Hong Kong
Hong Kong Airlines Cargo Tracking
About
Hong Kong Airlines' cargo division was initially incorporated as Hong Kong Airlines Cargo Company Limited in 2007 and renamed as Hong Kong Air Cargo Carrier Limited in 2015, operating as a wholly-owned subsidiary. The carrier launched with Hangzhou-Chicago service on September 13, 2017, becoming the first carrier granted a Hong Kong Air Operator's Certificate from the Civil Aviation Department in 12 years. Hong Kong Air Cargo operates a fleet of five Airbus A330-200F aircraft serving 14 destinations across East Asia, Southeast Asia and South Asia with over 200 staff.
How to track Hong Kong Airlines shipments
1. Visit the official Hong Kong Air Cargo tracking website at hkaircargo.com. 2. Enter your air waybill number in the format 851-XXXXXXXX where X represents the 7-digit serial number followed by a check digit calculated using mod-7 (example: 851-12345675). 3. View real-time status updates including acceptance, departure, arrival, and delivery information. 4. If tracking shows no updates after 24 hours, contact your local Hong Kong Air Cargo office or freight forwarder for assistance.
What 851-XXXXXXXX means
The AWB prefix 851 specifically identifies Hong Kong Airlines Cargo and indicates that this carrier will handle your shipment throughout its journey. A Hong Kong Airlines Cargo Air Waybill number follows the format 851-XXXXXXXX, where 851 is the airline prefix and XXXXXXXX is an 8-digit serial number with the last digit being a check digit. The check digit is calculated by dividing the 7-digit serial number by 7 and using the remainder (mod-7 calculation). This prefix ensures your cargo is routed through Hong Kong Airlines' cargo network and handled according to their operational procedures.
Frequently asked questions
- How do I track my Hong Kong Airlines cargo shipment?
- Visit hkaircargo.com and enter your 851 AWB number in the format 851-12345675. The system provides real-time updates on your shipment status. If tracking hasn't updated after 24 hours, contact your local Hong Kong Air Cargo office listed on their contact page.
- What does AWB prefix 851 mean?
- The 851 prefix identifies Hong Kong Airlines Cargo as your carrier. Your full AWB number format is 851-XXXXXXXX, where the first 7 digits after the prefix are your unique serial number, and the final digit is a mod-7 check digit. For example, serial number 1234567 would have check digit 5 (1234567 ÷ 7 = remainder 5), making the full AWB 851-12345675.
- What destinations does Hong Kong Air Cargo serve?
- Hong Kong Air Cargo's route network covers 14 destinations across East Asia, Southeast Asia and South Asia. Key destinations include Osaka (KIX), Shanghai Pudong (PVG), and operates from its Hong Kong (HKG) hub at Asia Airfreight Terminal.
- How do I book cargo with Hong Kong Airlines?
- Contact Hong Kong Air Cargo through their website at hkaircargo.com or reach out to your local office listed on their contact page. HKC also serves as the Cargo General Sales Agent of Hong Kong for Hong Kong Airlines, providing international public air freight transportation service.
Hong Kong Airlines cargo contact
- Cargo enquiry
- https://www.hkaircargo.com
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