Hong Kong port needs a new lease of life in value-driven era
Hong Kongโs surging exports amid recent global trade shifts and tariff measures are reason to celebrate. However, they have not reversed the decline in the cityโs portโs container throughput, which hit 12.99 million 20-foot equivalent units in 2025, down 5.1 per cent year on year. To address public doubts over the cityโs standing as an international shipping centre, Hong Kongโs first five-year plan seeks to transform the maritime hub from being throughput-driven to value-driven. The policy...