Four Hong Kong container terminal operators set up alliance

The alliance was set up to improve the terminal facilities competitiveness, maximize efficiencies to customers and industry players, optimize utilization of berths and reduce the environmental impact locally, stated Cosco Shipping Ports Limited.

Currently, CHT owns 2 berths in Terminal 8; ACT owns 2 berths in Terminal 8; HIT owns 12 berths in Terminals 4, 6, 7 and 9; and MTL owns 7 berths in Terminals 1, 2, 5 and 9.

The company believes that the Hong Kong Seaport Alliance will enable the parties to deploy their facilities and resources in a more cost effective and efficient manner, and will enable better utilization of the existing capacity by increasing the flexibility in the overall berth and yard planning among the 23 berths.

The alliance will establish several functional committees and coordination team to manage the combined terminal facilities.

Kwai Tsing Port consists of nine container terminals with 24 berths, managed by the four alliance parties plus Goodman DP World. It handles over roughly about 80% of the total container throughput of Hong Kong.