As the city moves to reclaim land for modern industries, it should also reclaim its leading role in container shipping and logistics
Hong Kong once led the world in container shipping. In 2008, the city’s throughput was nearly 24.5 million 20-foot equivalent units (TEU), making it the third busiest port on the planet that year. Fast forward to 2023 and throughput had shrunk to 14.4 million TEU. Hong Kong slipped from the world’s top 10 for the first time. In contrast, Shenzhen Port’s container throughput exceeded 30 million TEU in recent years.
These aren’t just numbers. They reflect regional momentum and Hong Kong’s waning relevance in global supply chains.
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