Transport & Logistics

MTR fare hike lowered to 2.2%

The Census & Statistics Department's report on CPI made the company lower the fare hike.

MTR fare hike lowered to 2.2%

The Census & Statistics Department's report on CPI made the company lower the fare hike.

MTR fare hike lowered

The MTR Corporation has lowered its fare rise proposal announced last month, from 2.3% to 2.2%.

Higher tax registration to contain private car growth

Private cars are a less efficient mode of transport, said the Transport & Housing Bureau.

OOCL resumes services at Tokyo, Yokohama and Nagoya ports

The company has implemented precautionary measures onboard its vessels to ensure safety of its crew and cargoes exposed to radiation.

1.36mn passengers expected during Ching Ming Festival

An average of about 340,000 daily will pass through Lo Wu control point.

MTR fares to increase by 2.3% in June

The fare hike is due to the Fare Adjustment Mechanism which is linked to the y-o-y percentage changes in the Composite inflation and Nominal Wage...

MTRC profit up 25% to $12.06bn

The sale of units at Le Prestige at LOHAS Park, The Palazzo in Fo Tan and Lake Silver in Wu Kai Sha boosted the company’s property development profit...

MTR Corporation picks Verizon to facilitate information-asset protection

Verizon will enable MTR’s 14,000 employees to quickly and consistently identify, classify and encrypt sensitive company information.

Inflation to reach 4.0% in 2011

Food inflation should be one of those leading the charge – already at a 23-month high in Dec 2010, Hong Kong’s food prices look set to rise further.

Transport complaints jump 20% in 3Q 2010

The Transport Complaint Unit received 4,927 complaints and suggestions from July 1 to September last year.

Hong Kong government maintains MTRC’s 76.8% shareholding

The government wants hands-on treatment on providing railway services and expanding transport infrastructure in Hong Kong.

OOCL launches Mobile Rates of Exchange

The service enables customers to access inbound and outbound rates of exchange for a particular port through mobile phones.

Turkish Cargo Launches Direct Freighter Service between Hong Kong and Istanbul

Turkish Airlines' cargo services branch will operate freighter flights twice weekly starting 15 October 2010.

Mercedes-Benz launches StarElite

The sub-brand targets the premium used car market in Hong Kong through the StarElite Certified Pre-Owned Program.

Crown hires Richard Marriott Immigration Quality and Compliance Manager

Company seeks to take advantage of Marriott's immigration compliance experience in Australia.

OOCL increases rate on Southeast Asia-Australia services

Rate up to US$300 per TEU to ensure high quality services to the region.

Tolls at Western Harbour Crossing rise

Western Harbour Tunnel Company Limited is adjusting the level of its tolls as it faces increased operating costs and needs to raise sufficient cash...