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Transport and logistics
News about the global transport and logistics industry with a focus on developments in shipping, aviation and rail particularly in relation to Hong Kong and China.
Hong Kong’s taxi trade is turning passengers into bargaining chips with its threat to launch a 5-day strike next month. Photo: Antony Dickson
Hong Kong taxis

Editorial | Hong Kong taxis take wrong road for public yet again

Strike threat by city cabbies will simply drive passengers to the ride-hailing services they are protesting against.

US-China trade war

How will Trump’s reciprocal tariffs affect Chinese shipping lines?

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Hong Kong transport

How should Hong Kong regulate Uber and other ride-hailing apps amid taxi fury?

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US-China relations

Explainer | Donald Trump says China runs the Panama Canal. Is he right?

The Latin American country and its vital waterway have been thrust into the spotlight as part of a broader rivalry between the US and China.

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The Panama Canal has become one sticking point of many in a fraught relationship between the US and China. Photo: AFP
Hong Kong transport

Hong Kong tram passengers face fare increases of up to 15.4% under proposal

Hong Kong Tramways wants to increase adult fares from HK$3 to HK$3.30, while the elderly could be paying 20 HK cents more per trip.

US-China relations

A man, a plan, a ban? Trump’s Panama tensions augur risk for Chinese investments

US claims of Chinese influence in Panama Canal may not affect operations, analysts said, but Beijing’s investments in the region could be a target.

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Hong Kong society

Letters | Hong Kong can sustain its HK$2 transport scheme with 1 tweak

Readers discuss the city’s public transport subsidy scheme for the elderly, and proposed measures to tackle unauthorised building works.

Crowd at Central Station during rush hour on August 15, 2023. Photo: Sam Tsang
Hong Kong transport

Hong Kong’s MTR Corp to be fined at least HK$1 million for 7-hour disruption

Lawmaker calls for review of penalty mechanism to take into account scale of disruptions after passengers suffered delays on East Rail line.

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US-China trade war

New measures by Trump administration keep Chinese exporters’ heads spinning

Rapid announcements – and withdrawals – of new measures by the new US administration have kept Chinese exporters’ heads spinning.

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Panama

Panama Canal denies US claim of free passage through waterway

The Panama Canal Authority’s response came after the State Department said US government ships would be able to cross the channel without paying fees.

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Cargo ships wait to transit the Panama Canal in Colon, Panama, on February 4. Photo: AP
Belt and Road Initiative

Thailand approves China rail link plan in boost to bilateral ties

Thai cabinet has given green light to US$10.2 billion project, with construction set to be completed by 2030.

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Construction work under way on the first phase of the high-speed railway project in Thailand’s Nakhon Ratchasima province in March 2023. Photo: AFP
United States

Opinion | Any US bid to retake Panama Canal would be prohibitively costly

It would go against international law, offend Latin nations’ sense of self-determination, hurt relations with China and cause a global uproar.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Nissan to bow out of historic tie-up with Honda, Nikkei reports

The pair had been negotiating the terms of a tie-up under which Honda would absorb Nissan, bringing the two brands under a single holding company in 2026.

Panama

Panama lawsuit seeks to cancel Hong Kong company’s canal contract

Lawyers accuse a subsidiary of CK Hutchison Holdings of violating the constitution and evading taxes.

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A container ship transits the Panama Canal in Panama City. Photo: Getty Images/TNS
Business of climate change

Electric trucks cheaper than diesel vehicles on long-haul routes: expert

A pilot programme in Shenzhen showed that trucks that run on batteries beat diesel-fuelled vehicles in terms of total cost of ownership.

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Xie Haiming, the director of Shenzhen Xieli New Energy and Intelligent Connected Vehicle Innovation Centre, a think tank. Photo: Jonathan Wong
Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong urged to provide HK$2 fares to ‘truly elderly’ not those aged 60

Government adviser Lam Ching-choi says controversial fare concession scheme should be adjusted.

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Hong Kong economy

Hongkongers make 1.8 million trips out of city during Lunar New Year break

Peak period for Hongkongers returning to city after holiday expected to be on Sunday afternoon.

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Artificial intelligence

Ex-JPMorgan executive, local businessmen start GenAI-powered logistics platform

NEXX uses GenAI and LLMs to help warehouses reduce costs and improve efficiency.

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From left, NEXX CEO Oscar Hui, chairman Houston Huang and vice-chairman John Chan. The goal of the smart logistics technology platform is to provide flexible, cost-effective and scalable inventory storage solutions. Photo: Handout
Donald Trump

Panama says won’t negotiate with US over canal, ahead of Rubio visit

Trump claims that China is effectively ‘operating’ the vital waterway and has threatened to ‘take it back’.

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Accidents and personal safety

Power bank warning for passengers after fire on aircraft bound for Hong Kong

Power banks should be in good condition and from reputable brands, experts say.

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Thailand

Thailand’s fast train to China runs 9 years behind schedule

By 2030, the US$13 billion Thai network is expected to connect to the Laos-China high-speed railway via a bridge over the Mekong River.

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A train is seen in Vientiane, Laos, in 2021 during the handover ceremony of the high-speed railway linking it to the Chinese city of Kunming. Photo: Reuters
Middle East

Hong Kong-flagged ship drifts abandoned in Red Sea after explosion

An official described the cargo aboard the ASL Bauhinia container ship as ‘dangerous’. The cause of the fire was not immediately clear.

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The Hong Kong-flagged container ship ASL Bauhinia is seen off Melbourne, Australia in 2022. Photo: AP
War and conflict

Opinion | Crisis-hit supply chains must become stronger, greener and fairer

A fundamental rethink is needed as global supply chains flounder amid war and attacks, geopolitical tensions and climate shocks.

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Thailand

Thailand seeks cleaner air by offering free public transport

The travel concession allows passengers to ride buses and elevated and underground electric trains in the capital without charge.

Business of climate change

Hong Kong should learn from EU missteps with sustainable jet fuel: Cathay Pacific

City must take care setting usage targets and provide airlines with assurance of carbon-reduction benefits, forum speakers say.

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A worker refuels a passenger jet at Stuttgart Airport on February 1, 2023. Photo: Getty Images
Hong Kong economy

Outside In | If Kai Tak is taking this long to build, what of Northern Metropolis?

Kai Tak Sports Park and West Kowloon Cultural District took over 20 years to develop and still face woes. What hope for the Northern Metropolis?

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Workers outside the main stadium of Kai Tak Sports Park on January 15. Photo: Eugene Lee
United States

Opinion | How the US can challenge China’s dominance over critical minerals

To secure critical minerals, cut dependence on China and boost growth, Trump might cut red tape, spur investment and push collaborations.

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United States

Opinion | On the Panama Canal, Donald Trump has much to learn from Jimmy Carter

Carter’s restrained statesmanship at the height of US dominance stands in contrast to Trump’s bellicose rhetoric as his country’s influence declines.

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