News / Uplift for Hong Kong's air cargo hub status, while container port declines

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Hong Kong government plans to further boost the SAR’s international aviation hub status – in what appears to be a shift in China’s logistics strategy – have been welcomed by local companies.

Yesterday Cathay Pacific said: “Cathay fully supports the government’s proactive initiatives to leverage these opportunities to strengthen Hong Kong’s air connectivity with the Chinese mainland and enhance cooperation with the civil aviation authorities of Belt and Road countries.

“Today’s announcement to foster closer ties and develop visitor sources from the ...