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Comprehensive services are the key to
smooth-running port operations
The array of companies providing
port services at Hong Kong
are committed to providing the best
possible performance and play a vital
role in maintaining the port's
popularity as a prime Asian gateway.
Chemical (CRPC) operates its own
fleet of bunker barges as does Feoso
Oil Ltd, Mobil and Shell. Other
bunker suppliers at the port include
Caltex, Esso and BP.
HONG Kong boasts one of the
world's most comprehensive and
versatile maritime service industries
embracing thousands of companies
dedicated to ensuring the smooth
around-the-clock flow of vessels and
cargo through the port.
From agents and brokers
representing various vessels to
forwarders, tug companies and an
assortment of specialist cargo
handling operators, all play a vital
part in helping maintain the gateway's
status as the hub of Asia and the
world's busiest container port.
CargoNet
HONG Kong has long been the preeminent
port for Southern China and
the hub for feeder ports around the
South China Sea. In a city where
change is the only constant, however,
nothing can be taken for granted.
Steady expansion of South China
ports — such as Yantian, Zhuhai and
Gaolan — and the resumption of
cross-straits shipping between Taiwan
and mainland China is having a
significant impact on the ocean
shipping industry. As a result, the Port
of Hong Kong must compete hard in
Bunkers
THE port's oil terminals provide
various grades of heavy fuel oil,
marine diesel, gas oil and lubricants
for vessels calling at Hong Kong.
All major facilities are capable of
accommodating tankers ranging in
size from 35,000-130,000 dwt
although most principally receive
supplies by barge from oil refineries
in mainland China.
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