Kwai Tsing Container Port / Future Development

Improving Competitiveness

The Port of Hong Kong has long been assuming the role as a gateway for South China and as a platform for intermodal transport providing connectivity with the Mainland distribution network.

People Care and Improving Working Environment

Safety and improving working environment of people are a top priority. Policies and actions are formulated and reviewed on a regular basis, and safety performances are closely monitored, with an aim of protecting and enhancing the safety and health of people working in the Kwai Tsing container terminals.

Safety training programs have been regularly provided to workers. In 2013, the terminal operators conducted a few hundred classes of mandatory safety training for over 1,600 terminal and contractor employees.

On the amenities side, a number of enhancement measures have been implemented to improve working conditions. Enhanced meal and toilet break arrangement has been put in place. Toilets at yard areas have been renovated. More mobile toilets and mobile shower rooms have been installed. Air-conditioned resting rooms equipped with furniture and lockers are provided as resting place.

In addition, there is now regular open dialogue between all stakeholders to enhance communications.

Environmental Protection

Always mindful of preserving our natural environment and resources, the terminals comply with applicable environmental regulations and continuously pursue environmental friendly initiatives. In recent years, the container terminals have put in significant investment in massive project of converting diesel-powered rubber-tyred gantry cranes into electricity-powered. Such electrification project achieved a significant reduction in carbon emissions with one terminal achieving a reduction of up to 70% comparing with the emission level in 2008.

Other measures, such as the use of low sulphur fuel, use of solar energy, water conservation and waste recycling, all work to reduce pollution, carbon emission and waste, and protecting the environment.

Commitment to support Hong Kong´s growth

To meet future challenges, the Hong Kong container terminals are committed to support Hong Kong´s growth by offering and maintaining reliable and efficient container handling services to all terminal users in the transport chain.