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Transport

Air Traffic Management

In 2014, the Air Traffic Management system handled about 392,000 movements at the HKIA and 234,000 over-flights, including traffic to and from Macao, representing an increase of 5.2 per cent and 6.8 per cent respectively over 2013. Average daily flight movements at HKIA in the fourth quarter were 1,099. The Civil Aviation Department (CAD) increased the runway capacity from 65 to 66 flight movements per hour in 2014 by improving the airspace and flight procedures design. To manage the provision of safe, efficient and sustainable air traffic control (ATC) service to support the projected air traffic growth, the CAD continued its Replacement ATC System Project. The new ATC system is undergoing a series of thorough and stringent acceptance tests, as well as safety assessment in accordance with established international aviation safety management standards and procedures. The new ATC Centre will be ready for operation after completion of comprehensive system testing and controller training.

Aviation Security

Conventions and agreements on aviation security, promulgated by the International Civil Aviation Organisation, are implemented through the Aviation Security Ordinance. The Hong Kong Aviation Security Programme, which was drawn up under the ordinance in consultation with the aviation community and other concerned parties, stipulates the aviation security requirements for the various operators and service providers at HKIA. The implementation of these requirements is closely monitored by the CAD to ensure that international standards are

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International Transport and Logistics

Logistics is an important sector of the economy, accounting for about 3.2 per cent of Hong Kong's Gross Domestic Product. Given its strategic location, world-class infrastructure and business-friendly environment, Hong Kong has long established itself as a preferred transport and logistics hub in Asia. It is also one of the world's busiest international air cargo centres and one of the world's busiest container ports. These achievements are attributed to the operators of the services and facilities the investors and the efficient workforce, as well as the constructive partnership and co-operation between the private and public sectors. Efficient, reliable and well connected, Hong Kong's airport and seaport are vital to the territory's logistics industry.

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Hong Kong is also home to the most productive and efficient container terminals and to the biggest private terminal operators in the world. A comprehensive network of container line services connects the port of Hong Kong with destinations across the globe. Operating round the clock, the nine container terminals at Kwai Chung-Tsing Yi provide a total handling capacity of over 20 million TEUS per year.

Development of Hong Kong's Logistics Industry

The government provides the necessary infrastructure and environment for Hong Kong's logistics sector to grow. It also promotes closer co-operation with the Mainland, in particular the Pearl River Delta region, to achieve synergies in logistics development.

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