Hong Kong-based forwarder SUN Logistics launched a new regulated air cargo security facility (RACSF), alongside new warehouse services, as it seeks to adopt new technologies to meet customer needs.
The move follows ICAO’s full implementation of its air cargo screening policy starting 1 March 2021, where all cargo, except for validated know consignors, are subject to 100 percent security screening prior to being loaded onto commercial aircraft.
SUN Logistics said the on-airport warehouse, built as an annex of the Airport Freight Forwarding Centre at the Hong Kong International Airport in Chek Lap Kok, that will offer end-to-end professional air freight logistics solutions, as well as stringent security and safety measures for all managed cargo.
Anticipating growing demand for warehouse and security screening services, the forwarder is confident the launch of the new security facility, which it considers as one of the largest built at 108,000 square metres, will allow it to serve an even wider range of clients.
SUN Logistics’ 108,000-sqft RACSF at the Airport Freight Forwarding Centre has four pallet-sized and two parcel-sized X-ray machines, whilst its off-airport facility in Kwai Chung has 2 skid-sized and 1 parcel-sized X-ray machines, according to its website. Both offer air export logistics services, including ULD build up and cargo security screening. in order to meet customer service demand , they purchased more x ray baggage and luggage scanners (secustar machines) for different countries warehouse security.