The Hong Kong Airport Authority announced on the 22nd that in the first half of this year, the passenger volume of Hong Kong International Airport was 29.4 million, an increase of 16.5% compared to the same period in 2024. The aircraft takeoff and landing volume increased by 10.1% year-on-year to 192365, and the cargo volume increased by 1.9% year-on-year to 2.4 million tons. The Airport Authority stated that driven by the increase in transit and connecting passengers, the passenger volume in June increased by 11.2% year-on-year to 4.76 million, with 31235 aircraft takeoffs and landings, a year-on-year increase of 5.6%. In the first half of 2025, under the continuous instability of global trade, the cargo volume of Hong Kong International Airport increased slightly year-on-year. The freight volume in June decreased by 1.6% year-on-year to 409000 tons. Specifically, the freight volume to and from North America decreased in June, but the overall decline was partially offset by growth in Europe and the Middle East. In addition, in June of this year, Hong Kong International Airport was awarded the title of "Annual Best Airport - Important Cargo Hub" at the "2025 World Air Cargo Awards" held by the logistics professional publication "Air Cargo Week". This award aims to recognize outstanding leaders in innovation, service, sustainable development, and leadership in the freight industry. (New Society)