The Future of Mid-Stream Operation in Hong Kong

Mid-stream operation has played a significant role
in the economy of Hong Kong since the 1960s. Not
only was Hong Kong once one of the major
manufacturing cities in the global market, but goods
from China were also transported to Hong Kong for re-
export since the 1980s. Long before container
terminals were established, products were loaded and
unloaded from ocean-going vessels by mid-stream
operation, and shipped to North America and Europe.
However, by the 21st century, with the decline of
manufacturing industries in Hong Kong and the
development of sophisticated ports for sea freight
transport and container services in southern China,
the survival of mid-stream operation in Hong Kong
has been threatened. This book attempts to provide a
thorough understanding of the situation. Opinions
and data were collected from mid-stream operators
and shippers to analyze the overall container
throughput trend in Hong Kong. The author concludes
that mid-stream operation will fade out if the
unfavourable conditions continue, and recommends
that associating with the mainland Chinese
businesses or moving the mid-stream operation to
another country may be the ways to survive.

Autorentext

Mr. Ying Keung WAN has taught at the Hong Kong Polytechnic, Hong Kong Management Association, and the Hong Kong Productivity Centre. Holding a Master of Business in Logistics Management from the Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology University, he has been a general manager at various logistics companies, including Jardine Logistics.

Klappentext

Mid-stream operation has played a significant role in the economy of Hong Kong since the 1960s. Not only was Hong Kong once one of the major manufacturing cities in the global market, but goods from China were also transported to Hong Kong for re-export since the 1980s. Long before container terminals were established, products were loaded and unloaded from ocean-going vessels by mid-stream operation, and shipped to North America and Europe. However, by the 21st century, with the decline of manufacturing industries in Hong Kong and the development of sophisticated ports for sea freight transport and container services in southern China, the survival of mid-stream operation in Hong Kong has been threatened. This book attempts to provide a thorough understanding of the situation. Opinions and data were collected from mid-stream operators and shippers to analyze the overall container throughput trend in Hong Kong. The author concludes that mid-stream operation will fade out if the unfavourable conditions continue, and recommends that associating with the mainland Chinese businesses or moving the mid-stream operation to another country may be the ways to survive.