Transport & Logistics

Hong Kong to cement top position as world's busiest cargo port under GBA plan
8 May 19
Cargo throughput is set to rise to 9 million tonnes by 2030.
Industrial property investment ballooned 76% in Q1 2019
17 Apr 19
1 in 3 deals focused on purchasing old industrial buildings for redevelopment.
Hong Kong has the world's lowest prime logistics yield
3 Apr 19
The country’s prime yield stood at 3.4%, down 30 bps from 2017.
Indonesia's vehicle production growth accelerates to 5.8% in 2019
15 Feb 19
The car industry is boosted by strong demand from the Philippines, Saudi Arabia, Thailand and Vietnam.
Philippines' construction sector to grow 10.9% in 2019
6 Feb 19
The establishment of much-needed transport infrastructure like the Metro Manila Subway project are already underway.
China's construction industry to expand by 5.9% in 2019
14 Jan 19
Around 6,800 km of new railways will cement the sector's growth prospects.
South Korean car sales to hit roadblock amidst high youth unemployment
8 Nov 18
Sales are poised to grow by an average of 2.2% annually from 2019-2027.
Mercedes-Benz unveils new AMG G-Class
29 Oct 18
The driving characteristics of the Mercedes-AMG G 63 can be individualised with the touch of a finger.
World's largest sea bridge opens as Chinese ties deepen
24 Oct 18
The 34-mile bridge was launched after nine years of construction.
Tesla beefs up Hong Kong foothold with Kowloon charging hub
17 Oct 18
The 50-stall Destination Charging facility can provide full charges within a few hours.
Hong Kong $33.7b border project pushed back to 2019 as troubled contractor flounders
17 Oct 18
Leighton has been suspended over construction issues in a separate project.
New taxi and public light bus ID plates rolled out
8 Oct 18
They’re valid for ten years.
Bullet train makes speedy debut in Hong Kong
25 Sep 18
The US$11b rail project connects Hong Kong to the Mainland in less than 20 minutes.
Will China's bullet trains run over Hong Kong's embattled airlines?
18 Sep 18
The high-speed rail offers faster and cheaper transport option than flying by plane.
Hong Kong beats Singapore for global public transport crown
23 Aug 18
The SAR beats Paris, Seoul and London in public transport safety.
Government unveils transport app in Smart Nation push
25 Jul 18
The app provides real-time traffic news and parking information.
Mercedes-Benz unveils city's largest car showroom in Chai Wan
20 Jul 18
The Mercedez-Benz Brand Centre on Hong Kong Island features over 20 display cars.
Mobile logistics startup GoGoVan drives away with US$250m in new funding
16 Jul 18
The firm also plans to move into the door-to-door delivery scene.
Gobee.bike exits Hong Kong
10 Jul 18
Users can refund deposits until 10 August.
Mercedes-Benz chairman Dieter Zetsche to grace RISE tech conference
5 Jul 18
He will share how AI can improve customer experience as seen through their new A-Class Limousine.
Government caps import and export declaration charge at $200
21 Jun 18
The move can save as much as $458m annually.
Mercedes-Benz Hong Kong unveils new C-Class vehicle
11 Jun 18
The Mercedes-Benz C 200 features state-of-the-art active driver assistance systems.
Alibaba's Cainiao to invest US$1.53b in Hong Kong logistics center
7 Jun 18
Cainiao Smart Logistics Network will hold 51% stake in the joint venture.
Tencent unveils plan to ease Greater Bay Area travel through WeChat
6 Jun 18
Travel permits and IDs would be linked to the app to facilitate border crossing.
Mercedes-Benz unveils new CLS model
25 May 18
The Mercedes-AMG CLS 53 will be available later this year.
Mercedes-Benz Hong Kong appoints Frederik Gollob as President and CEO
24 May 18
He has been with Daimler since 2004.
New $780 bus pass will slash long-distance transport expenses
12 Feb 18
Commuters can save up to 20% in transport fees.
Hong Kong inks intermodal transport pact with the Mainland
2 Feb 18
Passengers traveling by air can take sea or land transport using the same air ticket.
Hong Kong International Terminals unveils remote-controlled cranes
1 Feb 18
The facilities upgrade aims to boost Hong Kong as a leading regional port hub.
Mercedes-Benz debuts new equipment features for V-Class series
31 Jan 18
It has air vents, LED intelligent light system and panoramic sliding sunroof.
Committee formed to monitor taxi service quality
11 Jan 18
It will monitor the service quality of about 18,000 taxis in Hong Kong.
PICK-UP eyes new mobile app features, expanded coverage and e-commerce platform integration
21 Dec 17
It promises a delivery speed of four hours.
Warehouse rents may recover by 5% as e-commerce drives air shipping demand
14 Dec 17
External trading volumes also picked up signaling the market’s gradual normalisation.
Public Transport Fare Subsidy Scheme to cover four more vehicles
13 Dec 17
It will include red minibuses, shuttle buses, staff busses and short-distance ferry services.
Total port cargo throughput up 5.3% to 70.9m tonnes in Q3
6 Dec 17
Inward port load from Malaysia registered high growth.
Here's why Hong Kong couldn't top smart cities rankings
13 Nov 17
It ranked 68 with a score of 5.29 out of 10.
Hong Kong has most sustainable transport system globally
1 Nov 17
It scored the highest in terms of its transport system's human implications.
Bike-sharing firm to offer free rides amidst parking concerns
7 Aug 17
This is to urge users to leave bikes at designated areas.
Thales clinches Transportation award at the Hong Kong Business International Business Awards 2017
1 Aug 17
The company used big data to remedy commuting woes.
Hong Kong awaits formal deal on high-speed rail link to Guangzhou
26 Jul 17
It has trained 40 drivers and conductors.

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