The decline of Hong Kong port is a well-documented issue, but its air freight hub business is thriving. Stephanie Loomis, Rhenus’ director of North America, noted in a recent Loadstar podcast that shippers are increasingly bypassing Hong Kong in favor of other ports like Shenzhen and Yantian. She emphasized that Hong Kong’s future lies in air freight, along with Beijing and its local port Tianjin.
It is clear that Hong Kong’s role in the shipping industry is shifting towards air freight, as supported by the numbers. This evolution highlights the need for the port to adapt and capitalize on its strengths in the air freight sector.
