Hong Kong Air Cargo Terminals Limited (Hactl) has signed a memorandum of understanding with Shell Hong Kong to expand the use of renewable diesel and develop charging infrastructure for electric vehicles. Hactl is Shell’s first strategic partner in sustainable fuel initiatives.
The company has been testing hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO) in its airfield tractors since 2024. The new agreement will expand its use to most of its 190 ground vehicles, reducing CO₂ (Scope 1) emissions by 40%. HVO requires no engine modifications and delivers significant reductions in emissions throughout the entire life cycle.
The partnership will also include the development of charging infrastructure for electric vehicles. According to Anne Yu, Managing Director of Shell Hong Kong, the agreement reaffirms the commitment of both companies to low-emission solutions. Hactl CEO Wilson Kwong noted that the company continues to introduce sustainable technologies in the air cargo industry.