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Hong Kong eyes Central Asia as new logistics hub amid global disruptions

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Hong Kong's Airport Authority is exploring Central Asia as a new strategic logistics hub, according to chairman Fred Lam. The ongoing conflicts in the Middle East and Russia have disrupted cargo routes, making Central Asia's central location an attractive alternative for connecting Asia and Europe. Cargo volume between Hong Kong and Central Asian countries has seen a significant increase, nearly fivefold year-on-year, highlighting the region's growing importance. AI

RANK_REASON This is a commentary piece from an Airport Authority head discussing potential future logistics strategies based on geopolitical events.

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Hong Kong eyes Central Asia as new logistics hub amid global disruptions

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Leopold Chen ·

    Central Asia tipped to be Hong Kong’s next logistics hub: Airport Authority head

    Central Asia can become a strategic logistics hub for Hong Kong as wars in the Middle East and Europe persist, with cargo volume between the city and two countries in the region surging nearly fivefold year on year, the Airport Authority chairman has said. Fred Lam Tin-fuk, who j…

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