Policy Address

(C) International Shipping Centre

113. Hong Kong is one of the busiest ports in the world. Being a leading "catch-up port"⁹ renowned for its fast customs clearance and high efficiency, underpinned by a maritime service ecosystem with more than 1 200 companies, Hong Kong is ranked fourth among the world's international shipping centres. The Government will expand the cross-provincial freight transport network, build a commodity ecosystem, drive the port's green transformation and digitalisation, and better harness our advantages in high value-added maritime services.

Establish a Comprehensive "Rail-sea-land-river" Intermodal Transport System Connecting to the Inland Region

114. We are actively extending Hong Kong's cargo sources, promoting intermodal cargo transport from the Mainland's inland provinces and cities to international markets through Hong Kong via rail, sea, land and river. Currently, cargo originating from Chongqing and Chengdu can be sent by sea-rail intermodal service to Yantian Port in Shenzhen or Beibu Gulf in Guangxi, then transhipped to the Kwai Tsing Container Terminals by feeders or daily liner service. This fully leverages the complementary strengths of the ports concerned, achieving mutual benefits.