Transport & Logistics
Ride-hailing regulations set for August rollout
Ride-hailing regulations set for August rollout
Licence applications expected to begin by end-November.
Hong Kong widens cross-border driving scheme to boost visitor spending
Economists say longer stays matter more than higher arrival numbers.
Wah Kwong NatPower, CKS to advance Hong Kong water transport electrification
The partnership will explore electric vessels, charging networks, and battery-swap systems.
Hong Kong holds 4th spot in global shipping centre index
The city remained amongst the world’s top five maritime hubs as Shanghai overtook London for second place.
Hong Kong sets 2028 start, 2033 opening for Pak Shek Kok Station
Detailed planning and design for the station will proceed.
AI forecasting seen lifting taxi earnings 20%
The DASH-HKUST system points drivers to demand hotspots, lifting trips and cutting idle time.
Cathay Cargo adds new transport links to GBA cold-chain network
The network links Guangzhou by air, Zhuhai and Macao by road, and Dongguan by sea.
Uber says 83% expect higher fares under Hong Kong cap
Around 86% also expected peak-hour and rainy-day bookings to become harder.
Gov’t expands Southbound Travel scheme to all Mainland GBA cities
It initially covered Guangzhou, Zhuhai, Zhongshan and Jiangmen.
Cathay Cargo boosts A350F fleet with $100b investment
The group’s cargo division adds two A350F aircraft to its 2023 order.
Ride-hailing vehicle cap could cut active drivers by over 50%
Over 30,000 drivers earned through ride-hailing in Hong Kong in the past year.
Hong Kong explores Central Asia ties with Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan
The government plans talks on logistics infrastructure and light industry development.
Hong Kong to cap ride-hailing permits amidst road, transit concerns
The government cited road capacity and public transport demand in new rules.
Container throughput sinks to 12.99M TEUs in 2025 amidst sustained downward trend
Seaborne container throughput dropped to 8.97 million TEUs in 2025.
Apple Storage expands with 17,000-sq-ft concept branch in Hong Kong
It combines specialised storage, smart systems, and customer amenities.
Ride-hailing caps force higher Hong Kong fares
Licensing limits reduce legal vehicle supply while increasing passenger costs across the city.
Freight and logistics market to hit $218.75b by 2031 amidst mainland port pressure
It is poosed for a 3.78% CAGR as cross border trade reshapes regional flows.
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