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Cathay Cargo has launched the Air-Land Fresh Lane, becoming the first carrier to implement this initiative developed by the governments of Guangdong and Hong Kong SAR. The service allows for seamless import of perishable goods such as fruit and live or chilled seafood from overseas through Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) into the Greater Bay Area (GBA) via the Hong Kong–Zhuhai–Macao Bridge (HZMB). Shipments are transported in temperature-controlled trucks equipped with accredited e-locks and GPS tracking under a single air waybill.
The process is further streamlined by a “Certificate for Transshipment Confirmation” issued by the Hong Kong Customs and Excise Department. This certificate helps facilitate compliance with China’s regulations on imported fruit and live aquatic animals, enabling faster transit of perishable goods into Mainland China through Hong Kong. Support from the Food and Environmental Hygiene Department exempts food importers from certain registration requirements, which speeds up logistics and reduces costs.
A new temperature-controlled inspection facility at HZMB Zhuhai Port’s integrated checkpoint provides additional security for spot-checks or sampling of fresh shipments. The Air-Land Fresh Lane aims to simplify booking procedures while offering cost savings compared to alternative trucking options for perishables entering the GBA.
