(16 June 2009, Hong Kong :) Hong Kong Air Cargo Terminals Limited (Hactl) is pleased to announce that Cargolux Italia S.p.A. (Cargolux Italia) has appointed Hactl as its one-stop-shop service provider in providing physical cargo handling, complementing with documentation handling and ramp handling services at the Hong Kong International Airport.

Cargolux Italia currently operates flight services between Hong Kong and Milan twice weekly. The carrier launched its inaugural flight to Hong Kong on 14 June 2009. Cargolux Italia has appointed Cargolux Airlines International S.A. (Cargolux) as the world-wide General Cargo Sales Agent (GSA), representing Cargolux Italia on all commercial enquiries and cargo operations.

Ms Lilian Chan, General Manager, Marketing and Customer Service of Hactl said, “It is with great pleasure that we welcome Cargolux Italia to join the Hactl family. Her GSA, Cargolux has a long history of partnership with Hactl, being the first customer of the company. We are truly thankful for their unfailing support as always. The long-term business partnership between Hactl and Cargolux will ensure we have a solid foundation for the added cooperation with Cargolux Italia, enabling it to grow from strength to strength in Hong Kong as well as in the region.”

Being the GSA for Cargolux Italia, Cargolux said, “We are happy to have Hactl, the world’s leading air cargo terminal, as our partner for the provision of air cargo terminal services. Hactl’s proven record of efficiency and reliability over the past 32 years ensures its professional cargo handling services. Cargolux Italia has full confidence on Hactl and we do look forward to further growing our presence in the Asia Pacific Region together with Hactl.”