Hong Kong Air Cargo Terminals

What Hong Kong Air Cargo Terminals does

Hong Kong Air Cargo Terminals (Hactl) is a privately held air cargo terminal operator established in 1976, headquartered at SuperTerminal 1, 19 Chun Wan Road, Hong Kong International Airport. The company operates a single, integrated cargo terminal — the world's largest multi-level cargo terminal under one roof — with 174,600 sqm of site area, 395,000 sqm of total floor area, and a stated handling capacity of 3.5 million tonnes per annum. Hactl's services target two primary B2B verticals: commercial airlines requiring cargo terminal operations at HKIA, and freight forwarders and cargo agents moving loose and ULD-containerized shipments through the facility.

Hactl's core technology is built around two proprietary automated storage and retrieval systems: the fully-automated Box Storage System (BSS) for loose cargo, and the world's largest Container Storage System (CSS) for ULDs and air cargo containers. These physical-automation assets are complemented by a digital Member Services Portal (cargo.hactl.com) that provides real-time cargo tracking, booking, and documentation management. Ancillary service lines include one-stop-shop cargo handling (collection, delivery, documentation, customs clearance), IATA-certified training for internal staff and external aviation professionals, and ground transportation for cargo collection and delivery.

Hactl generates revenue primarily through transaction-based fees for cargo handling, storage, and processing on a tonnage/transaction basis, supplemented by professional-services revenue from IATA-certified training and ancillary one-stop-shop services. Pricing is not publicly disclosed and is negotiated directly with airlines and freight forwarders under enterprise agreements. The go-to-motion is B2B enterprise field sales with membership relationships managed through the digital portal and dedicated account management. Distribution is concentrated at HKIA, with no disclosed geographic expansion beyond Hong Kong. The company is private, owned by an undisclosed shareholder base, has no disclosed funding rounds or subsidiaries, and reports 101–250 employees.

Name

Hong Kong Air Cargo Terminals

Legal name

Hong Kong Air Cargo Terminals Limited

Website

https://hactl.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1976

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Hong Kong Air Cargo Terminals operates SuperTerminal 1, the world's largest multi-level air cargo terminal, providing automated handling, storage, and one-stop-shop services to airlines and freight forwarders at Hong Kong International Airport since 1976.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Hong Kong

HQ country

Hong Kong SAR China

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Infrastructure, Operations, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Cargo Handling Services: Core cargo terminal operations providing handling, storage, and processing services for air cargo on a tonnage/transaction basis
2. IATA-Certified Training: Industry training services providing IATA-certified courses for cargo and aviation professionals
3. One-Stop-Shop Services: Comprehensive cargo services including collection, delivery, and ancillary handling services

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Hactl operates SuperTerminal 1 at Hong Kong International Airport, the world's largest multi-level air cargo terminal under one roof, handling up to 3,500,000 tonnes of cargo per annum. The company provides comprehensive B2B air cargo handling, storage, documentation, customs clearance, and ground transportation services to airlines and freight forwarders, supported by the fully-automated Box Storage System (BSS) and the world's largest Container Storage System (CSS).

Product overview

Hong Kong Air Cargo Terminals operates as a single-platform cargo terminal operator with its flagship SuperTerminal 1 being the world's largest multi-level cargo facility under one roof. The company offers a comprehensive suite of integrated services centered around two core automated storage systems: the Box Storage System (BSS) for loose cargo and the Container Storage System (CSS) for ULDs and containers. Supporting services include one-stop-shop cargo handling, IATA-certified training, cargo collection and delivery, and real-time cargo tracking through their member services portal. The company has been innovation and best practice focused since 1976, emphasizing operational excellence and technology-driven solutions.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• One-stop-shop Services Comprehensive suite of cargo handling services including documentation, customs clearance, and value-added services for streamlined air cargo operations, offered to airlines and freight forwarders using HKIA.
• IATA-certified Training IATA-certified training programs for cargo handling, safety, and industry best practices, available to both Hactl staff and external aviation industry professionals.
• Cargo Collection & Delivery Ground transportation services for collecting cargo from and delivering cargo to the terminal, supporting seamless end-to-end logistics chain operations for Hactl customers.
• Cargo Tracking Real-time cargo tracking service enabling shippers, receivers, and forwarders to monitor shipment status and location throughout the handling process at HKIA.
• Member Services Portal Online portal for cargo agents and members to manage bookings, documentation, and cargo handling requests with Hactl at HKIA.

Quantifiable outcome

• 3,500,000 tonnes per annum handling capacity
• +2 more outcomes

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered strategic and minor.

• Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC)strategicGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 July 2026Hactl participated in Paris Fashion Week's Hong Kong Designers Showroom organized by HKTDC, showcasing a fashion collection created from retired staff uniforms through upcycling with designer Sing Lo. The initiative was part of Hactl's 50th anniversary celebrations and served as a platform to demonstrate sustainability commitments while promoting Hong Kong's creativity on the international stage.
• Designer Sing LominorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 July 2026Collaboration with fashion designer Sing Lo to create an upcycled fashion collection from retired Hactl staff uniforms for display at Paris Fashion Week. The collection was part of Hactl's sustainability initiative marking the company's 50th anniversary.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Swissport International: Global leader in air cargo and ground handling services, operating at major hubs worldwide. Comparable in providing integrated cargo terminal and ramp services for airlines and freight forwarders.
• dnata: Dubai-based global airport services provider offering cargo handling, ground handling, and travel services. Comparable in providing integrated air cargo terminal operations, though in different geographies.
• Menzies Aviation: UK-based global aviation services firm providing cargo handling, fueling, and ground services across 200+ airports. Operates at comparable scale and offers similar cargo terminal solutions to airlines and forwarders.
• Worldwide Flight Services (WFS): France-based global air cargo handling and ground services provider, acquired by SATS Group. Provides comparable cargo terminal operations across major international airports, including in Asia-Pacific.
• SATS Ltd. Singapore-headquartered market leader in airport services, including air cargo handling and ground services across Asia. Operates a broader portfolio but competes for regional air cargo terminal business.

Direct peers

• Asia Airfreight Terminal (AAT): Direct competitor operating the second major air cargo terminal at Hong Kong International Airport. Provides highly comparable cargo handling, storage, and value-added services to the same airline and freight forwarder customer base.
• Cathay Pacific Cargo Terminal (CPCT): Airline-affiliated cargo terminal at HKIA operated by Cathay Pacific. Directly competes with Hactl for airline and forwarder cargo handling volumes at the same airport, with comparable ULD/container handling capabilities.

Emerging players

• Cargolux Airlines International: Luxembourg-based all-cargo airline and integrated logistics provider. While primarily an airline customer, Cargolux operates its own cargo handling facilities and competes with third-party terminal operators at select hubs.

Regional players

• Beijing Capital International Airport Cargo Terminal: Major air cargo terminal operator in mainland China at one of Asia's busiest airports. Comparable as a regional air cargo terminal operator serving similar customer segments, though at a different geographic hub.
• Nippon Express: Major Japanese logistics company providing air freight forwarding and cargo handling services across Asia. Comparable in serving similar airline and forwarder customers, though primarily in Japan and broader Asia.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/c/hactl
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• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/hactl

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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