Hong Kong Air Cargo inaugurated a new air freight connection between Hong Kong and Liege, featuring dedicated cargo flights operated by Airbus A330-200F aircraft. The service aims to bolster the economic and trade ties between Hong Kong and Europe, offering customers enhanced options for air freight logistics. The inaugural flight, designated RH375, took off from Hong Kong International Airport at 00:20 local time on February 11, 2024, and landed at Liege Airport at 10:40 local time. Liege serves as one of the premier hubs for air cargo in Europe, highlighting its strategic importance to Hong Kong Air Cargo's expanding network.
According to Adrian Arul, the Director of Flight Operations at Hong Kong Air Cargo, the new route to Liege "will strengthen Hong Kong's economic and commercial links with the continent and provide customers with greater choices for air freight logistics." He also emphasized the carrier's commitment to continue expanding its network and services in the future, supporting Hong Kong's role as a leading air cargo logistics platform between China and the world. The Asian carrier is represented by Gsa Air Logistics Group in its new European destinations, including London Stansted and Milan Malpensa, further underlining its growth strategy in the region.