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Hutchison Port Holdings Trust's Hong Kong operations hit 200 million TEU
HONG KONG's Hutchison Port Holdings Trust (HPH Trust) has announced that its cumulative throughput in Hong Kong has reached 200 million TEU, proclaming it a "remarkable milestone for the local container port industry".
Under HPH Trust, which includes Hongkong International Terminals, Cosco-HIT Terminals, Asia Container Terminals and related services have made significant contributions to the local port industry over 50 years, the company said.
"The past half century has been a wonderful journey for our industry and for Hong Kong. HPH Trust is committed to the continuing success of Hong Kong Port as we set sail towards our next 200 million TEU," said HPH Trust CEO Gerry Yim.
The Secretary for Transport and Housing, Anthony Cheung Bing-leung, congratulated HPH Trust at the celebratory cocktail reception for its achievement and contribution to Hong Kong? port industry.
"Despite the impressive performance of the Hong Kong Port, maintaining the port's competitiveness is no easy business," said Mr Cheung.
"In strengthening our competitiveness, we should also recognise the potential from strong domestic demand of emerging markets in the region and the many opportunities to be brought about by the Belt-and-Road Initiative.
With some 80 per cent of global merchandise trade being transported by sea, its launch is bound to boost demand for international shipping and port services. The Hong Kong Port no doubt will have an important role to play," he said.
Said Hutchison chief Mr Yim: "HIT recently celebrated its 45th anniversary and is now part of this 200 million TEU milestone. These achievements would not have been possible without our dedicated and efficient colleagues."
Mr Yim said logistics industry contributes 3.2 per cent of local GDP and provides a steady base of quality employment.
"Our excellent facilities, as well as our efficiency and flexibility all exemplify Hong Kong's unique strengths. HIT has always been an innovator. Hong Kong's first crane-electrification programme phased-out diesel-powered equipment," he said.
Thus, HIT became the first terminal in Hong Kong to install remote-control operations for rubber-tyred gantry cranes and rail-mounted gantry cranes; and replacing the jib cranes at the barge wharf with barge quay cranes, he said
"Facing the recent challenges, our strategy is "Be Prepared". Our company will not diminish its development. On the contrary, we have committed a HK$1.8 billion [US$232.2 million) in equipment investment to enhance our operational standards," he said.
"We will continue to launch various activities to strengthen communications with staff and external contractor workers, promote workplace safety and increase the sense of belonging among staff," he said.
Under HPH Trust, which includes Hongkong International Terminals, Cosco-HIT Terminals, Asia Container Terminals and related services have made significant contributions to the local port industry over 50 years, the company said.
"The past half century has been a wonderful journey for our industry and for Hong Kong. HPH Trust is committed to the continuing success of Hong Kong Port as we set sail towards our next 200 million TEU," said HPH Trust CEO Gerry Yim.
The Secretary for Transport and Housing, Anthony Cheung Bing-leung, congratulated HPH Trust at the celebratory cocktail reception for its achievement and contribution to Hong Kong? port industry.
"Despite the impressive performance of the Hong Kong Port, maintaining the port's competitiveness is no easy business," said Mr Cheung.
"In strengthening our competitiveness, we should also recognise the potential from strong domestic demand of emerging markets in the region and the many opportunities to be brought about by the Belt-and-Road Initiative.
With some 80 per cent of global merchandise trade being transported by sea, its launch is bound to boost demand for international shipping and port services. The Hong Kong Port no doubt will have an important role to play," he said.
Said Hutchison chief Mr Yim: "HIT recently celebrated its 45th anniversary and is now part of this 200 million TEU milestone. These achievements would not have been possible without our dedicated and efficient colleagues."
Mr Yim said logistics industry contributes 3.2 per cent of local GDP and provides a steady base of quality employment.
"Our excellent facilities, as well as our efficiency and flexibility all exemplify Hong Kong's unique strengths. HIT has always been an innovator. Hong Kong's first crane-electrification programme phased-out diesel-powered equipment," he said.
Thus, HIT became the first terminal in Hong Kong to install remote-control operations for rubber-tyred gantry cranes and rail-mounted gantry cranes; and replacing the jib cranes at the barge wharf with barge quay cranes, he said
"Facing the recent challenges, our strategy is "Be Prepared". Our company will not diminish its development. On the contrary, we have committed a HK$1.8 billion [US$232.2 million) in equipment investment to enhance our operational standards," he said.
"We will continue to launch various activities to strengthen communications with staff and external contractor workers, promote workplace safety and increase the sense of belonging among staff," he said.
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