Vol.32#6
What's New

 
The Hong Kong Shippers' Council, with the support of the Logistics Development Council (LOGSCOUNCIL), has launched the Diesel Discount Project as a form of operational assistance to SMEs in these pressing economic times. The scheme basically will entitle Caltex card holders to a $2.00 per litre discount on all diesel fuel purchases. Find out how you can register your vehicles ...
 
 


Cargo throughput at HKIA grows by 16.2% in Q4 09
Improved performance in the fourth quarter of 2009 indicates that recovery is underway despite full-year contractions in passenger traffic, cargo volume and aircraft movements of 46.1 million (-5.0%), 3.35 million (-7.7%) and 279,505 (-7.2%) respectively...

 
   

Air Cargo Fuel Surcharge
Airlines approved by the HKSAR¡¦s Civil Aviation Department have filed fuel surcharges of not more than HK$4.40 per kg for long haul and HK$2.20 per kg for short haul, with effect from 17 Nov 2009 onwards.

   

Hong Kong, Shenzhen ports show growth in December throughput
Pushed by the gradual recovery of the world economy, Hong Kong¡¦s merchandise trade is set to rebound moderately in 2010, with total exports, led by electronics, projected to grow by 5% in value. The HKTDC report, Hong Kong¡¦s Export Outlook for 2010...

   
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Willy Lin

From the Chairman
Market sentiment enhanced by tight airfreight situation
Sentiment in the market is certainly better now. Indeed, shippers have already experienced space shortages for airfreight along with sharply surging freight rates since around November ...

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Lian Lian
BizChina
BizChina helps readers better understand the policies and operational implications of import/export and Customs rules and procedures, as stated by the Trade Department and Customs Department of China, by putting them in a general business perspective. BizChina also acts as watchdog to potential strategic moves likely to be made by China¡¦s trade and Customs authorities.
 
   
 
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