Transport & Logistics

Customs seizes $4M worth of electronic goods in two smuggling crackdowns

Customs seized more than $4 million worth of electronic goods in a two-day crackdown on smuggling.

Customs seizes $4M worth of electronic goods in two smuggling crackdowns

Customs seized more than $4 million worth of electronic goods in a two-day crackdown on smuggling.

TNT Express opens fashion logistics hub in Hong Kong

The company sees Hong Kong as a highly efficient logistics centre and a global hub for trade in garments and luxury goods.

Electric vehicles to be tried in public transport

Electric vehicles in Hong Kong will soon be be tried in the public transport sector, including buses, coaches and taxis.  

Airport power savings in the works

The Airport Authority will replace lighting and upgrade air systems to cut carbon emissions by as much as 85%.

Western Harbour Crossing and Route 3 maintain toll levels

The franchisees of Western Harbour Crossing and Route 3 will maintain actual tolls at the current levels despite new statutory that were gazetted.

MTR Corp buys $179.8m worth of underground trains

The trains are for Hong Kong's West Island and South Island lines.

MTR Corp hires Jay Walder as CEO

Walder, chairman of New York’s Metropolitan Transportation Authority, will head Hong Kong’s urban rail operator come 2012.

Government to review bus franchises

Three firms are interested to renew their franchises for another decade.

Government invites views on amendments to vehicle certificate regulations

The Government will conduct a public consultation to collect views on the proposed amendments to regulations regarding the issuance of the...

New Civil Aviation Department headquarters ready by 2012

Construction of the CAD Headquarters is expected to be completed by the end of 2012. A topping ceremony was recently held for the project.

Customs officers foil smuggling by river trade vessel

Customs officers seized a batch of high-value goods comprising assorted computer hard disks, camera lenses and audio accessories worth about $3.4...

DHL wants to list in HK

This is according to market sources.

DHL’s new service connects Ho Chi Minh City to Hong Kong

Weekly schedule provides faster and simpler connections to 33 major northern hemisphere trading ports widening Vietnam’s trade access to North...

TAC supports proposal to fit reversing goods vehicles with video devices

The  TAC discussed the Government's proposed measures to enhance the safety of reversing goods vehicles.

DHL invests HK$1.1bn in Asia Pacific air network expansion

Adds three 100 tonne payload B747-400 BCFs to the air network on three high capacity routes as it demonstrates commitment and growth potential in...

Application for toll increase rejected

The Chief Executive-in-Council blocked the hike proposal from the New Hong Kong Tunnel Company amidst strong objection from the Legislative Council.

New car tax rates approved

They will be implemented when the Motor Vehicles (First Registration Tax) (Amendment) Bill 2011 is gazetted on 17 June 2011.