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Transport and logistics
News about the global transport and logistics industry with a focus on developments in shipping, aviation and rail particularly in relation to Hong Kong and China.
last updated:
9 September, 2024
China is among the few countries still using Russian airspace for civilian flights since Moscow launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022. Photo: Xinhua
Ukraine war

Some Chinese flights avoiding southern Russia after Azerbaijan Airlines crash

Flights to Georgia and Hungary seem to avoid Russia’s Dagestan region after plane carrying 67 allegedly shot down by Russian air defence.

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China technology

China’s high-speed rail network on track to breach 50,000km milestone in 2025

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Hong Kong transport

Hong Kong’s air passenger traffic soars to pre-pandemic levels over Christmas

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Hong Kong aviation

Editorial | China’s C919 aims to spread wings further after ‘historic’ Hong Kong service

Launch of first commercial route outside mainland China part of efforts to fly home-made passenger aircraft into global markets.

The C919, China’s first domestically developed narrowbody passenger jet, takes flight at Hong Kong International Airport, marking the plane’s first day of commercial scheduled flights outside the mainland. Photo: Eugene Lee
Hong Kong transport

Fanfare as first C919 commercial flight leaves Hong Kong for Shanghai

‘The C919 is a source of pride. As a flight enthusiast, I feel very honoured to be part of this significant milestone,’ a passenger says.

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Hong Kong economy

Editorial | Link leads to brighter future for Greater Bay Area

Opening of Huangmaohai Cross-sea Passage to ease flow of goods between Hong Kong and other cities in development zone.

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Singapore

Singaporean and Japanese bulk carriers collide in China’s Yangtze River

The collision resulted in a fuel oil spill, but no injuries were reported. The incident is under investigation, with clean-up efforts under way.

The Yangze 22 is a bulk carrier under the flag of Singapore. Photo: Yangzijiang Shipbuilding Group/File
Drones

The sky as a canvas: a visual guide to the artistry and science of drone shows

Explore the mesmerising world of drone shows with this comprehensive infographic.

China airliners

China’s C919 preps for busy 2025 as manufacturer makes expansion plans

With an extensive backlog of orders, China’s premier planemaker is boosting its production capacity to rev up output for the new year.

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United States

15 hurt in Florida when train hits fire truck that drove onto tracks after another train passed

A witness said the fire truck stopped at the crossing and waited for a goods train to go by before manoeuvring around the lowered crossing arms.

A Brightline train collided with a fire truck at East Atlantic Avenue and Southeast First Avenue in downtown Delray Beach, Florida, on Saturday. Photo: TNS
Hong Kong transport

Boost for Hong Kong-Shenzhen connections as new railway line starts operating

Initial section of the first phase of Shenzhen Metro line 13 stretches from checkpoint station at the border to city’s Hi-Tech Central.

Excited youngsters are on hand at the opening of Shenzhen Metro line 13. Photo: Weibo /港鐵深圳
Hong Kong tourism

Hong Kong’s premium taxi fleets could be in line for quality service logo

Chief of Quality Tourism Services Association says another aim for 2025 is to promote ‘Halal-friendly’ accreditation among local restaurants.

Hong Kong transport

Hongkongers can now book self-service kiosks for international driving permits

Two kiosks, which have a daily quota of 32 people each, will serve public from January 13 onwards as part of a pilot operation.

Nordic nations

Finland boards oil tanker after internet and power cable outages

Finland seized the vessel’s cargo and believes that the ship was believed to belong to Russia’s so-called shadow fleet of ageing tankers.

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Finnish guard ship Turvan on duty in the southern Baltic Sea. Photo: EPA-EFE
Hong Kong society

Airline to launch first cross-border C919 flight on Hong Kong-Shanghai route

The China Eastern Airlines service will operate as daily return flight and is part of efforts to expand use of C919 globally.

China’s C919 aircraft on display at an airshow in Singapore. Photo: AP
Nordic nations

Finland investigates outage of undersea power link to Estonia

‘The possibility of sabotage cannot be ruled out,’ Fingrid control room manager Arto Pahki said.

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Hong Kong transport

Hong Kong MTR train captain suspended from driving after doors fail to close

Driver failed to close doors on wall side of train as passengers boarded from platform.

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China's economic recovery

State Council guideline encourages private investment in China’s railways

Cabinet calls for transparent pricing, the elimination of regional barriers, and equal treatment of all businesses to improve logistics sector.

A bullet train leaves Nanjing South railway station in Jiangsu province in August. Photo: AFP
Ukraine war

Russia’s overheated economy is squeezing one of its key China trading channels

Investment in Russia’s railways is to be slashed by nearly a third, complicating trade with China, state media reported.

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Americas and the Caribbean

Death toll in Brazil bus crash rises to 41

The bus was hit by a large block of granite that apparently fell from a truck travelling in the opposite direction.

Hong Kong transport

Hong Kong may drop plan to use hydrogen-powered light rail trains: lawmakers

MTR Corp faces double whammy of restrictive safety rules and need to adapt light rail platforms, pair of lawmakers say.

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The hydrogen-powered train used in a test run. Photo: Handout
China's economic recovery

How China manages big data is changing, as new state-owned firm takes the helm

Restrictive ‘data silos’ have impeded logistics and hindered commercialisation of data, but a new centrally managed company aims to tear down barriers.

China is looking to build a huge platform for data sharing among highways, railways, waterways, aviation and ports. Photo: Xinhua
History

Passengers in period dress ride vintage New York subway cars

Subway carriages from the 1930s are back for a limited run in the Big Apple, and passengers have been dressing the part to journey on them.

Singapore

‘Lives at stake’: will Singapore ban moving workers on lorries after fatal crash?

Singapore is at a stalemate over the practice of transporting migrant workers on lorries, despite fatal accidents and public outcry.

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Hong Kong economy

Editorial | Hong Kong customers in driving seat with ride-hailing

Singapore company Tada will provide more competition in Hong Kong for Uber and a taxi industry that is facing a major shake-up.

The Tada app will increase the options for Hong Kong’s commuters. Photo: May Tse
Hong Kong transport

13,000 complaints about Hong Kong public transport logged over 3 months

Most of the complaints in the third quarter were related to bus and taxi services, Transport Advisory Committee reveals.

Thousands of complaints were received about the city’s bus firms. Photo: Jelly Tse
Hong Kong transport

Hong Kong bus firms get green light to raise fares by up to 7.5% from January 5

Fare increases approved by the Executive Council, the city’s top decision-making body.

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Responsible travel

Half as fast as Beijing-Shanghai, Paris-Berlin high-speed trains launch

Direct daytime high-speed trains link French and German capitals, but journey time nearly twice that of Beijing to Shanghai, a longer trip.

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