Industry Today

Hong Kong's Transportation and Logistics Industry Today

Hong Kong is the base for many of the leading international transportation companies. These include major players in the container shipping industry such as Maersk Line, MSC, CMA CGM, COSCO and CSCL; and leading companies in the freight forwarding industry such as Nippon Express, Panalpina, Bax Global, Yamato and Sagawa. International air courier service providers like DHL, FedEx, UPS and TNT also have regional offices and/or large operations in Hong Kong.

The Hong Kong Government takes a strong interest in the development of the local transportation and logistics industry. Developed by DHL, the Express Cargo Terminal at the Hong Kong International Airport has been in operation since August 2004.

The Hong Kong International Airport long term forecasts estimate that by 2025, HKIA will serve 80 million passengers, handle 8 million tonnes of cargo and 490,000 aircraft movement each year.

Hong Kong, in terms of tonnage, is the fifth largest shipping register in the world.

The Government has set up the Logistics Development Council (LOGSCOUNCIL), which is responsible for the overall coordination of logistics by involving the public sector, commercial interests and academia. This initiative is expected to maintain and strengthen Hong Kong's position as a transport and logistics hub.

In terms of tonnage, Hong Kong is the fifth largest shipping register in the world.