(14 November 2007, Hong Kong : ) Hong Kong Air Cargo Terminals Limited (Hactl) is pleased to welcome Czech Airlines Cargo (CSA Cargo) as its latest new airline customer as the carrier launched its inaugural commercial flight between Hong Kong and Prague effective 9 November.

CSA Cargo has appointed Hactl as its cargo service provider at Hong Kong International Airport, services of which include physical cargo handling and air cargo documentation handling. CSA Cargo is one of the SkyTeam Cargo Alliance member carriers. The choice of Hactl by CSA Cargo signifies six SkyTeam Cargo carriers with on-line freight services to Hong Kong in unison within the big family of Hactl.

Ms. Lilian Chan, General Manager, Marketing and Customer Service of Hactl said, "We are delighted to welcome CSA Cargo as our new customer, and we congratulate the carrier on the launch of its weekly freighter service to Hong Kong. As a close partner of SkyTeam Cargo Alliance, we are confident that Hactl will continue to provide CSA Cargo with the same world-class cargo services offered to any other SkyTeam Cargo Alliance member carriers. Leveraging on Hactl’s market expertise and dedication to excel, we are ready to provide the highest level of cargo solution to support CSA Cargo’s new business development in Hong Kong.”

Mr. Jan Grabmüller, Cargo Director of CSA Cargo said, “For Czech Airlines, the Prague – Dubai – Hong Kong connection is our first all cargo long-haul route. New opportunities are opening up for our airlines with the commencement of this service. Looking forward, we will offer more new destinations in Asia, and I believe the revenue contribution from cargo will increase significantly. We are very happy to partner with Hactl in our new services to Hong Kong. We choose Hactl as our business partner as it is renowned for its efficient and reliable services, which are in line with our business objectives. I am sure CSA Cargo will benefit from the flexible and comprehensive cargo solutions offered by Hactl and build up a fruitful business partnership in the near future.”