HK banks on ‘green, smart ports’ to level up with major Asian maritime hubs

Transport and Logistics Secretary Lam Sai Hung also acknowledged that Hong Kong has some catching up to do in terms of the technology for its port logistics. ST PHOTO: MAGDALENE FUNG
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HONG KONG – Hong Kong has put in place a plan to make its port smart and sustainable, as the maritime hub contends with a decline in container traffic amid stronger competition across Asia.

The city’s container port remains firmly among the world’s 10 busiest, but the volume of goods passing through – a key indicator of the health of an economy – has fallen steadily over the past two decades.

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