Policy Address

Logistics Industry

27.         The logistics industry has flourished in recent years.  Ten hectares of land have been set aside in Tuen Mun West for logistics use.  Land will also be earmarked in new development areas for the construction of modern logistics facilities.  On air freight, the Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) has been the world’s busiest international cargo airport in the past decade.  In the first 11 months of 2013, the HKIA handled 3.7 million tonnes of cargo, an increase of 2.6% over the same period in 2012.  In addition, following the full operation of the third air cargo terminal last October, the overall cargo handling capacity of the HKIA has increased by 2.6 million tonnes, further strengthening Hong Kong’s position as an international and regional logistics centre.  The Government will continue to improve port facilities and enhance the efficiency of port operations, thereby seizing the opportunities brought by the growth of trade in the Mainland and Asia.

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