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21 September 2026

Hong Kong shifts port strategy from volume to value

Hong Kong is shifting the development strategy of its container port from volume growth towards higher-value maritime and logistics services under the city’s first Five-Year Plan for Economic and Social Development. The 2026–2030 plan sets out a new direction for Hong Kong Port, with the government aiming to stabilise container throughput while increasing the value generated by the wider maritime and logistics sector. The government described the strategy as a transition from “volume based to value driven development”, targeting a broader “volume to value” transformation of the port. Kwai Tsing targets smart and green transformation A central part of the strategy will be the modernisation of the Kwai Tsing Container Terminals. The government plans to work with terminal operators on a roadmap for their smart and green transformation, including greater use of autonomous electric vehicles, remotely controlled cranes and onshore power supply facilities.