Hong Kong -  Hong Kong Air Cargo Terminals Limited (Hactl) – the largest independent cargo handler at the world’s largest cargo hub – has received the Air Cargo Handling Agent of the Year award at the 2015 Air Cargo Week World Air Cargo Awards. The award was based on the online voting of Air Cargo Week readers around the world. It was presented to Hactl Chief Executive Mark Whitehead, at a glittering gala ceremony in front of an audience of over 500 senior representatives of the air cargo industry, by David Kerr, Vice President of Etihad Cargo. The event, held at the famous Bayerischer Hof Hotel, in the heart of Munich Germany, coincided with this year’s Air Cargo Europe and transport logistic exhibitions. Said Mark Whitehead: “This was a very pleasant surprise. As Hactl is only based at one location, it is very difficult to compete successfully for such an award against the other major handlers, all of which have global station networks and much larger customer bases. “Winning this award is clear evidence of the loyalty and appreciation of our customers and users, both in Hong Kong and elsewhere. We are extremely grateful to everyone who voted for Hactl, and also to the 2400 staff whose daily dedication is the foundation of our reputation for quality service.”