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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.
The Panama-flagged container ship M/V Vela Nova. On Tuesday, the US Navy said it had fired on the ship after it attempted to break the US blockade of Iran’s ports. Photo: Vladimir Tonic / Handout via Reuters
US, Israel war on Iran

US says it has fired on ship in Gulf of Oman to enforce Iranian ports blockade

A US Navy helicopter fired on and disabled the Panama-flagged ship after the crew ignored warnings from US forces, said US Central Command.

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China travel

China’s aviation regulator steps up safety communication with foreign carriers

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Belt and Road Initiative

China completes milestone test of US$10.8 billion canal link to Southeast Asia

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US, Israel war on Iran

Iran says Oman deal is in ‘final stages’ but US must act to open Hormuz

Iran and the US are not engaged in talks and Tehran will not start them as long as Washington breaches an interim deal signed in June.

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Vehicles drive past an anti-US billboard at Enghelab Square in central Tehran, Iran on Sunday. The Iranian Foreign Ministry said the agreement with Oman would not imply reopening the Strait of Hormuz without the United States accepting the Iranian proposals. Photo: EPA
US, Israel war on Iran

Iran targeted tanker, says UAE, as Tehran says Hormuz deal with Oman close

Iran has imposed an effective blockade of the strait and wants to charge for passage. It is in talks with Oman over management arrangements.

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China airliners

How did 2 planes come within 20 metres of each other in the sky in Japan?

The incident, which at one point saw only 20 metres separating the planes, offers lessons for Chinese regulators and operators, analysts say.

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US, Israel war on Iran

Iran nears Hormuz deal with Oman, conditions reopening on US actions

Tehran agrees to joint route with neighbour across strait, taking effective control of traffic without Washington’s input.

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Vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, as seen from Musandam, Oman. Photo: Reuters
China-EU relations

What would a German audit for Chinese supply chain dependencies find?

Although many analysts deem the search long overdue, they warn that German leverage would be both hard to implement and short-lived.

Hong Kong transport

Editorial | New Huanggang Port must deliver on its promise of seamless borders

Speed and landmark design aside, the joint Shenzhen-Hong Kong checkpoint must ultimately serve the higher goal of Greater Bay Area integration.

US, Israel war on Iran

Indian ship sinks in Red Sea after attack near Yemen

Yemeni officials blamed the Iran-backed Houthis, while New Delhi condemned the ‘unprovoked’ aggression.

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A Houthi trooper stands guard during a protest against Saudi Arabia in Sanaa, Yemen, on Friday. Yemeni officials blamed Tuesday’s ship attack on the Iran-backed militants. Photo: EPA
Hong Kong transport

Over 1,000 sign up for Hong Kong’s new taxi, ride-hailing test

Lawmakers say interest is likely to grow as the city prepares to fully launch its ride-hailing regulatory regime next year.

More than 1,000 applicants have registered for a new combined test for taxi and ride-hailing services in Hong Kong. Photo: Karma Lo
Hong Kong economy

Up to 80 Hong Kong-linked ships stuck around Strait of Hormuz, trade group says

Hong Kong Shipowners Association urges industry members to be careful, citing ‘very low’ predictability of United States and Iran.

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China’s C919 passenger plane

High-altitude variant of China’s C919 jet completes first test flight

Designed to service high-plateau airports, it has shorter fuselage, similar to offerings from Boeing and Airbus.

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US, Israel war on Iran

Tankers targeted in twin incidents near Strait of Hormuz off Oman

One tanker was hit by an ‘unknown projectile’, which damaged its engine room and left it inoperative.

Vessels transiting through the Gulf of Oman are pictured off Muscat on July 25. Photo: AFP
Cathay Pacific

Cathay Pacific tail strike in early July classified as ‘abnormal runway contact’

Hong Kong air safety watchdog releases preliminary report on July 3 incident involving flight CX509 from Tokyo.

The rear of the Cathay Pacific Airbus A330 was damaged in the July 3 incident. Photo: Handout
China travel

How much transport is enough? China eyes 95% coverage across its record network

Beijing aims to expand nation’s world-leading network coverage, raising questions over need for more infrastructure projects as authorities flag ‘weak links’.

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Hong Kong transport

Revamped Huanggang checkpoint needs Hong Kong airport bus link, experts say

Bus service from border crossing to Hong Kong airport would greatly benefit tourists, lawmaker says.

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China travel

China sets record with high-speed rail breakthrough under Yangtze River

The engineering feat marks the longest continuous underwater excavation achieved by a drilling machine of its kind, state media reports.

The shield tunneling machine “Linghang” in the Chongming-Taicang tunnel under the Yangtze River, taken on Thursday. Photo: Xinhua
Shanghai

End of the 3-yuan ride? Shanghai considers first subway fare increase since 2005

Surging operational costs and strained municipal budgets are forcing mainland transit authorities to review long-suppressed fares.

China shipbuilding

Shipbuilders secure large-scale orders as China pushes for premium construction

Buyers in both domestic and international markets submit requests for vessels as the industry’s momentum continues.

Hong Kong

Letters | Don’t be complacent about contracts in times of shipping disruptions

Readers discuss specialised clauses in shipping contracts, enforcement of the dog-friendly dining scheme, and kerbside parking.

The Strait of Hormuz near the beach of Bandar Abbas in Iran on June 30. Disruptions to shipping through Hormuz and other chokepoints represent a stress test of commercial contracts. Photo: ISNA via Reuters
US-China trade war

Can China’s EV boom give it decisive edge in geopolitical tech war?

Beijing’s dominance in global EV industry may provide leverage over countries dependent on its technology and supply chains, analysts say.

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An aerial view of new electric vehicles at Shanghai Port on May 9. Analysts say China may use its dominance in the global electric vehicle industry as geopolitical leverage. Photo: AFP
Hong Kong society

Drills to start as Hong Kong targets September launch of revamped border crossing

Security chief Chris Tang set to inspect Huanggang Port checkpoint featuring ‘co-location’ arrangement with Shenzhen on Friday.

China food security

China’s ageing farmers deploy drones as agriculture-automation trend spreads

Ageing rural populations are driving up demand for intelligent aerial devices, and the ‘irresistible trend” is expected to sweep through Southeast Asia.

US, Israel war on Iran

Iranian missile salvoes and US-Saudi strikes shatter brief Middle East lull

Joint air strikes hit Tehran-backed militia sites in Iraq after dozens of drone and missile attacks across the region.

Flight operations on the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush on July 21. US and allied forces launched joint counter-strikes in the region on Tuesday. Photo: US Central Command via AFP
Hong Kong society

Opinion | The one voice Hong Kong can’t ignore on ride-hailing? The public

The government must keep its promise to review and adjust permit quotas – or face a backlash from commuters.

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An Uber Taxi advertisement at Nathan Road, Tsim Sha Tsui, on November 21, 2023. Ride-hailing services have captured 22 per cent of Hong Kong’s point-to-point transport market with 114,000 daily trips. Photo: Jelly Tse
Central Asia

China tests Central Asian land corridors to bypass maritime chokepoints

New Afghanistan link via Uzbekistan highlights diversification push, but critics ask if Taliban can ensure security for stable logistics.

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China trade

Beijing to upgrade railway freight services to Europe

Agreement to build first phase of a multifunctional terminal at Kuryk, a Kazakh port on the Caspian Sea, signed in Shanghai recently.

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