Hong Kong must boost logistics facilities as competition on the mainland grows

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Hong Kong’s logistics businesses are eyeing opportunities in mainland China to both boost growth and maintain the island’s status as a top hub.

But to maintain its competitive edge, it must expand its logistics facilities, the chairman of Hong Kong’s Association of Freight Forwarding and Logistics (HAFFA) has warned.

“On a total cost analysis, Hong Kong is still competitive as a regional and global hub,” Dr Paul Tsui, chairman of HAFFA, told The Loadstar. “But most warehouses are full, and occupancy is ...