Transport & Logistics
HK and Shenzhen stage first joint stress test at Huanggang Port
HK and Shenzhen stage first joint stress test at Huanggang Port
Over 400 vehicle departures were staged to simulate traffic flows through the port.
Transport Department deploys AI for traffic and licensing
AI traffic signals, licence approvals and anti‑bot systems aim to boost efficiency across the city's transport network.
Trackless ART system pitched for Kai Tak mass transit
CRRC’s trackless system operates on 10 Mainland Chinese routes and in Abu Dhabi.
MTR profit more than doubles to $15.9b in H1 on property gains
Recurrent business profit grew just 1.3%.
Panama Port loss cuts CK Hutchison throughput by 1%
Excluding Panama, throughput rose 3% YoY.
Gov’t greenlights self-driving cars trial along rail stations
Each vehicle will carry a backup operator able to take control if needed.
Uber rolls out premium Elite service in Hong Kong
The service will only take reservations from 2 hours to 90 days ahead.
Hong Kong-Macao private-car quota rises by 400 to 1,400
The three-year permit will take effect from 30 September.
New taxi fleet wins over 95% of passengers
Over 2,000 fleet taxis have completed 4.2 million trips as of the end of May.
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.
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