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Cathay Pacific and HK Express aircraft at Hong Kong International Airport. Photo: May Tse
Cathay Pacific

Hong Kong’s Cathay set to return to 100% passenger flight capacity by January

Cathay Pacific originally said its recovery to pre-pandemic levels would not be possible until the first quarter of 2025.

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Hong Kong transport

Angry passengers slam Hong Kong’s Cathay Pacific after Bangkok flight debacle

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Hong Kong economy

Exclusive | Hong Kong airport boosts efforts to lure foreign airlines as it waits on Cathay

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Hong Kong transport

Opinion | Hong Kong’s public transport subsidies should be tied to green investment

Pushing public transport operators to embrace green energy faster could accelerate the city’s progress towards its carbon neutrality goals.

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An elderly passenger taps their transport card at Mong Kok MTR Station. The government’s HK$2 fare subsidy scheme for elderly and disabled passengers is up for review. Photo: Yik Yeung-man
Hong Kong economy

Exclusive | ‘Sense of crisis’ fuels Hong Kong airport’s bid to be competitive ‘landmark’

Airport City will become destination drawing tourists and investors to Hong Kong, acting CEO of Airport Authority says.

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United States

Opinion | North American ports must automate or risk losing out to Asia and Europe

While automated hubs in Asia and Europe attract more trade, ports in the US and Canada are mired in inefficiency and recurring labour disputes.

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Hong Kong economy

Editorial | Maintaining integrity of Hong Kong’s HK$2 fare scheme remains paramount

The government says there is no intention to cancel the transport concession. But a crackdown on abuse and misuse must continue.

Passengers boarding a KMB bus on Nathan Road, Tsim Sha Tsui. Photo: Jelly Tse
MTR Corporation

Editorial | Pet-friendly services on right road for Hong Kong

Allowing owners to get away with their animals on buses is not only good for them but also the city economy.

China trade

Amid US tariff threats, can port in Peru open up new markets for China?

US$3.5 billion Chancay port will initially be able to handle 1 million containers a year.

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Hong Kong transport

Hong Kong franchised bus firms feel heat over proposed fare increases

Nearly 20 lawmakers question bus firms’ proposed increases of 6.5 to 9.5 per cent in a two-hour transport panel meeting.

KMB and Citybus have applied to increase fares by 6.5 and 9.5 percent, respectively. Photo: Jelly Tse
E-commerce

Meituan aims to launch meal deliveries by drones in Hong Kong

The meal delivery giant joins a slew of Chinese tech giants vying for new growth in Hong Kong.

A Meituan drone delivers takeout food to customers in Shenzhen, China. Photo: VCG via Getty Images
Malaysia

Can Kuala Lumpur unseat Singapore and Bangkok as Southeast Asia’s aviation hub?

Kuala Lumpur’s airport has been ranked second in global connectivity, with Malaysia vying to become the heart of Southeast Asia’s air travel.

Hong Kong transport

Hong Kong’s MTR Corp loses London Elizabeth line contract after 10-year run

Transport sector lawmaker says he believes failed bid unrelated to politics, while another legislator unsure over reason for ‘tough’ renewal terms.

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South Korea

Seoul’s subway operator apologises for calling Chinese tourists ‘villains’

Seoul Metro was addressing commuter complaints about unruly riders and loud announcements at stations.

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Chinese tourists carry their baggage on Myeongdong Street in downtown Seoul, South Korea. Photo: EPA-EFE/Yonhap
Cathay Pacific

Hong Kong’s Cathay Pacific to raise staff salaries by 3.8% on average in 2025

Flight attendants’ union had asked for a rise of 4.5 per cent while bosses had significant pay bump in recent years.

Cathay Pacific will raise staff salaries by 3.8 per cent on average in 2025. Photo: May Tse
IPO

Chinese courier giant seeks up to US$793 million from Hong Kong IPO

China’s largest express delivery company is selling 170 million shares at HK$32.30 to HK$36.30 each, with the listing to take place on November 27.

Hong Kong transport

3 Hong Kong franchised bus firms apply to increase fares by up to 9.5%

KMB and New Lantao Bus want to raise fares by 6.5 per cent, while Citybus is seeking an increase of nearly 9.5 per cent for most routes.

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Hong Kong transport

Reduced tolls at Hong Kong’s Tai Lam Tunnel could be rolled out in 2025

Authorities leaning towards implementing time-based tolls at the tunnel, government source says.

Tai Lam Tunnel is a core part of Route 3 and connects Tsing Long Highway with the Ting Kau Bridge. Photo: Elson Li
Bangladesh

Pakistan, Bangladesh reopen direct trade route after decades of ill will

The Yuan Xiang Fa Zhan was the first container ship to sail directly between the two countries in decades.

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Low-altitude economy

Why is demand for drone pilots soaring in China?

Training programmes becoming increasingly popular as more job opportunities open up for UAV operators.

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Hong Kong

Hong Kong aims to become a global green maritime fuel bunker centre

Hong Kong setting sail towards a greener future through green fuel incentives and vessel subsidies.

About 5,000 ocean-going vessels visit Hong Kong every year. Photo: Winson Wong
China airliners

With China’s C919 flying high, factory visits aim to replicate Boeing’s success

Taking a page out of rivals’ playbooks, China’s Comac wants to turn its Shanghai plane factory into a tourism hotspot.

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China’s Comac, the maker of its home-grown jets such as the C919, intends to expand tours of its factory in Shanghai. Photo: AP
China airliners

US, European plane-part giants aspire to power China’s widebody C929 ambitions

China is on a path toward self-sufficiency, but advanced plane parts from overseas remain essential to its aviation dreams.

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Hong Kong transport

2 Hong Kong bus firms seek fare rises of up to nearly 10% amid sluggish economy

KMB has applied to raise fares by 6.5 per cent, while Citybus is seeking an increase of about 10 per cent for most routes, Post learns.

Digital Transformation

What China is doing to make ports ‘smart’ and not prone to work stoppages

A unit of state-owned China Merchants Group is pushing a range of automation and digital technologies to make ports smarter.

Cargo containers stacked at the Yantian terminal in the Port of Shenzhen. Photo: AFP
China technology

Opinion | China can be a force in global aviation if Comac rises to challenges

Boeing’s and Airbus’ issues give the Chinese planemaker an opening, but geopolitics may affect certification in the US and Europe.

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The first C919 aircraft of China Southern Airlines arrives at Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport in Guangdong province on August 29. The Chinese jet is designed to compete with Boeing’s 737 and Airbus’ A320 planes. Photo: Xinhua
Hong Kong

Editorial | With right safeguards low-altitude economy can take off for Hong Kong

As drone deliveries and air taxis lead the way in mainland China, city is also planning to reach for the skies.

Electric & new energy vehicles

Shanghai drives flying car development for sightseeing, logistics, surveillance

Low-altitude economy refers to businesses operating aerial vehicles below 3,000 metres.

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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.
last updated:
9 September, 2024
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