Key facts
- Huanggang Port officially opened on Monday after six years of redevelopment.
- The port features the first joint clearance facility allowing simultaneous Hong Kong and mainland immigration.
- On its opening day, 79,500 trips were recorded.
- Secretary for Security Chris Tang stated passenger traffic increased by 60% in the first two hours compared to pre-renovation levels.
- Vehicle flow saw a 30% increase in the first two hours.
- Authorities have prepared contingency plans for the upcoming Chung Yeung Festival long weekend.
Hong Kong's newly redeveloped Huanggang Port saw 79,500 passenger and vehicle trips on its opening day on Monday, with officials preparing for a busier period during the upcoming Chung Yeung Festival holiday. Secretary for Security Chris Tang reported smooth operations since the port opened, noting a 60% increase in passenger traffic and a 30% rise in vehicle flow in the first two hours compared to pre-renovation levels.
Chief Secretary Eric Chan had anticipated a quiet opening day to allow staff to familiarize themselves with the new facility, which features the first joint clearance model allowing passengers to pass through Hong Kong and mainland immigration simultaneously. Transport chief Mable Chan stated that authorities have prepared contingency plans to manage the expected travel rush over the three-day festival weekend, anticipating over 100,000 passenger trips daily.