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Transport

Air Traffic Management

In 2016, the Air Traffic Management system handled 413,077 aircraft movements at the airport and 281,429 over-flights, including traffic to and from Macao, representing increases of 1.3 per cent and 12.5 per cent respectively compared with 2015.

To enhance the Civil Aviation Department's capability in handling the rapid air traffic growth, the department fully commissioned a new Air Traffic Control System in November. The new system is designed to meet the latest international safety standards and the most advanced international air traffic management technologies. With an enhanced capacity and state-of-the- art system design, the new system can handle the projected air traffic growth, including that to be brought about by the development of the 3RS at the airport.

Aviation Security

Conventions and agreements on aviation security, issued 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 the airport. The Civil Aviation Department monitors closely the implementation of these requirements to ensure international standards are met.

International Transport and Logistics

Logistics is an important sector of the economy, accounting for 3.3 per cent of Hong Kong's Gross Domestic Product. Given its strategic location, world-class infrastructure and business- friendly environment, the territory 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 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 cooperation between the private and public sectors. Efficient, reliable and well connected, Hong Kong's airport and seaport are vital to its logistics industry.

Hong Kong is also home to the most productive and efficient container terminals, which are renowned international private terminal operators. 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 more than 20 million TEUS per year.

Logistics Industry

The government provides the necessary infrastructure and facilitation for Hong Kong's logistics sector to grow. It also promotes closer cooperation with the Mainland, in particular the PRD region, to achieve synergies in logistics development.

The Hong Kong Logistics Development Council is a high-level advisory body chaired by the Secretary for Transport and Housing, providing a forum for the government and industry stakeholders to formulate initiatives to spur the development of the local logistics sector. The

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