Hong Kong: The Hong Kong Port Braves Continuing Pressure

  |   Attaché Report (GAIN)   |   HK2021-0061

Despite disruptions to the global supply chain and worldwide container shortage, the Hong Kong port maintains normal operations. Berth congestion exists but the situation is under control with turnaround time of, at most, one or two days long. The preliminary figure for Hong Kong’s January-to-September container processing was 11.2 million TEUS (20-foot equivalent unit), representing a change of 0.1 percent compared to same period last year.

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