The rebuilt Huanggang Port officially opened at 6:30am, implementing the "one-stop inspection" arrangement and adopting the brand-new customs clearance mode of "joint inspection, single clearance". Original: https://news.rthk.hk/rthk/ch/component/k2/1873536-20261012.htm
Why read this: The short passage sets out the opening time and two new customs clearance modes, allowing verification of the specific differences in customs arrangements at the rebuilt Huanggang Port.
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The Highways Department responded to questions about rebar in the Central Kowloon Bypass Yau Ma Tei section, saying the contractor proposed an alternative design during construction in November 2024 due to the narrow site environment, including omitting stirrups, which met structural safety requirements. Before the scheme was implemented, it was checked and approved by the independent checking engineer and approved by the resident site engineer. The relevant tunnel road surface works were completed in early 2025, and the Yau Ma Tei section opened at the end of the same year, with normal structural conditions to date.
Secretary for Security Chris Tang said after the opening ceremony of the Huanggang Port that he was confident of providing the public with a safe, smooth and efficient boundary crossing experience from tomorrow. The Transport and Logistics Bureau said it would closely monitor the situation on site and be ready to coordinate and respond at any time.
From today, the daily G6048/5 and G6046/7 services between Hong Kong West Kowloon Station and Zhanjiang West Station will additionally call at Taishan Station. MTR said the arrangement was implemented after coordination with mainland railway authorities, bringing the number of direct high-speed rail destinations to 114 and making it more convenient for residents and travellers to return home to visit relatives or travel.
The opening ceremony for the reconstructed Huanggang Port was held this morning in the Shenzhen-side port area. Chief Executive John Lee attended and thanked the central government for its attention and support for the reconstruction project. The Standing Committee of the National People's Congress and the State Council made an authorisation decision and an approval in June and July this year respectively, authorising the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region to exercise jurisdiction over the Hong Kong-side port area of Huanggang Port from midnight on 31 July, laying the legal foundation for 'single destination, two inspections'.
Why read this: The authorisation decision and approval were made in June and July this year, with the Shenzhen municipal government bearing the design and construction costs, allowing readers to understand the legal and financial arrangements for the port reconstruction.
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The rebuilt Huanggang Port officially opens tomorrow. Chief Executive John Lee said in his address at the opening ceremony that it is an important milestone for connectivity in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area. The new port implements "one-stop inspection" and adopts the model of "joint inspection and single release", shortening passenger clearance time from about 30 minutes to about 5 minutes, with a designed clearance flow of about 200,000 passenger trips per day.
Why read this: The speech explains the customs clearance model adopted by the new Huanggang Port and lists figures such as passenger clearance time being shortened from about 30 minutes to about 5 minutes, helping readers assess the efficiency of the new port.
The rebuilt Huanggang Port will officially open at 6:30am tomorrow. Financial Secretary Paul Chan said the new port will handle 200,000 passengers daily, five times that of the old port, and will maintain 24-hour clearance. Under the model of "joint inspection and single release", completing entry and exit formalities at both places will take about 5 minutes, a significant reduction from about 30 minutes at the old port. He also mentioned that the APEC Finance Ministers' Meeting will be held in Hong Kong for the first time in over a week's time.
Why read this: The new port will handle 200,000 passenger trips daily, with clearance time cut from about 30 minutes to about 5 minutes; the figures are specific and can be checked item by item.
Chief Executive John Lee attended the opening ceremony of Huanggang Port on October 11 and delivered a speech. The rebuilt new Huanggang Port will officially open tomorrow, implementing one-stop clearance. The new port adopts a model of co-operative inspection and single release, with overall passenger clearance time reduced from about 30 minutes to about 5 minutes, and a designed clearance flow of about 200,000 passenger trips per day.
Why read this: The speech lists specific figures including vehicle clearance time reduced from about 10 minutes to under 2 minutes, and explains the new port's positioning in对接 the nation's 15th Five-Year Plan.
The rebuilt Huanggang Port is about to open. The public transport interchange in the Hong Kong port area will have seven franchised bus routes, including six daytime routes and one overnight route. There will also be three daytime and three overnight green minibus routes, as well as five short-haul cross-boundary bus services and other long-haul cross-boundary bus services. Visitors can also take urban, New Territories or fleet taxis direct to the port. For details, please browse the Transport Department website.
The Transport Department's Working Group on the Promotion of Applications for Autonomous Vehicles inspected an autonomous vehicle testing project in Tung Kwong, North Lantau, today and took a ride in an autonomous private car, with the whole journey stable and smooth. The Transport Department said this was the working group's first on-site inspection of an autonomous vehicle testing project. Members include autonomous driving research scholars, information technology experts and stakeholders, who can directly exchange with pilot operators on the latest technological developments and application experience. The department encourages operators to continuously refine their technology based on feedback from passengers of the ride activity, enabling the public to experience convenient travel.
The rebuilt Huanggang Port adopts the model of "co-operative inspection and one-time clearance". Travellers using automated channels need only queue once and present their document once to complete immigration procedures for both Hong Kong and Shenzhen. Eligible persons can register through the Immigration Department's "Hong Kong e-Channel" app, and those aged 14 or above can also register for "facial-recognition clearance" at the same time. Before use, they must first complete registration for the Mainland's express channels.
Why read this: The article sets out how to register for the co-operative inspection automated channels and who is eligible for facial-recognition clearance, allowing readers to check whether they can complete Hong Kong and Shenzhen immigration with just one queue.
Chief Secretary Chris Ip chaired a cross-departmental meeting at Huanggang Port to make final coordination for the opening the day after tomorrow, requiring all departments to make proper transition arrangements for Lok Ma Chau Control Point and Huanggang Port, and saying there must be no slackening in the final stage. He called for final tests of the clearance systems, inspection procedures, facilities and equipment, and emergency plans, the deployment of sufficient manpower during the initial opening period, and continued communication with relevant departments in Shenzhen. Chris Ip said the initial opening period was expected to be busier, and urged members of the public with no actual need to cross the border to refrain from turning up, avoiding a rush to visit and take photographs.
Why read this: Sets out the timing of the port's opening the day after tomorrow and the authorities' required transition arrangements, and explains that the initial opening period will be busier, urging members of the public to avoid turning up without reason.
The Transport Department working group on autonomous vehicle applications inspected and took a ride in the autonomous vehicle test project in Tung Chung, North Lantau, with the whole journey stable and smooth. It was the group's first on-site inspection. The North Lantau project was approved in February this year to extend the test route from the airport island to Tung Chung and Sunny Bay, and was approved at the end of July to add a remote backup operator for monitoring in addition to the backup operator on board. The Transport Department and the pilot operator will brief the proposed public experience activities at the Islands District Council Traffic and Transport Committee meeting on the 13th of this month.
The Transport Department will adjust the Cross Border Coach terminus at San Tin Public Transport Interchange. After the Cross Border Coach completes its historic mission, passengers can transfer directly at the alighting and boarding area to 4 new franchised bus routes reaching Huanggang Control Point, and continue to use the air-conditioned waiting room. The department will also re-plan the alighting and boarding areas for tour buses, public light buses and New Territories taxis, with the relevant road improvement works to be completed before Huanggang Control Point comes into service.
Why read this: The announcement specifies the adjustment arrangements for the Cross Border Coach terminus, the number of bus routes available for interchange, and the deadline for the road improvement works.
Members of the Transport Department Working Group on Promotion of Autonomous Vehicle Applications inspected the North Lantau Tung Chung self-driving car testing project on 10 October, taking a ride in an autonomous private car, with the journey proceeding steadily and smoothly. The North Lantau project was approved in February this year to extend the testing route to Tung Chung and Sunny Bay, and was further approved at the end of July to add remote standby operator monitoring. The Transport Department and the pilot operator will brief the proposed public experience activities at the Islands District Council Traffic and Transport Committee meeting on 13 October.
The Hong Kong Cycling Festival will be held tomorrow. Police said the main road closure arrangements will begin at 1am on Sunday, with roads reopening at about 1pm on Sunday. The Transport Department said 120 franchised bus routes and 7 green minibus routes will be diverted, shortened or have stop locations changed in phases. The 56km non-competitive event will for the first time adopt a route covering five tunnels and three bridges, including the new section of the Central Kowloon Route.
Why read this: Road closures begin at 1am on Sunday and last until about 1pm, affecting 120 franchised bus routes, allowing readers to check their travel arrangements accordingly.
The Leisure and Cultural Services Department announced on 10 October that, due to rough seas, red flags had been raised at Repulse Bay, Shek O and Big Wave Bay beaches, as well as Silverstrand and Clear Water Bay Second Beach. The department reminded the public that swimming there is dangerous and urged them not to swim at these beaches.
The rebuilt inspection building at Huanggang Port is set to open soon. The building has nine floors, with the fourth floor serving as the arrival hall and the fifth floor as the departure hall, featuring 134 self-service channels and 68 traditional manual counters. The building adopts a warm colour scheme and large glass window design, with its ceiling inspired by the bougainvillea, the city flower of Shenzhen. The floor-to-ceiling windows on the fourth floor offer panoramic views of both Shenzhen and Hong Kong. The building is equipped with facilities including baby care rooms and water dispensers. The Hong Kong port area provides free, registration-free government Wi-Fi that can be connected and used immediately.
The rebuilt Huanggang Port will officially come into service next Monday, and KMB will launch three new routes on the same day — B10, B11 and NB73 — operating to Kwai Tsui Estate in Kwai Fong, Tin Fu in Tin Shui Wai, and Sha Tin Town Centre respectively. The three routes, together with over 100 KMB and Long Win routes, offer transfer discounts, under which the lower of the two fares can be waived. From next Monday to 11 November, Octopus cardholders aged 12 to 64 who accumulate 4 trips on the above routes to and from Huanggang Port can receive a rebate of up to $20 in Octopus stored value, with a maximum of two claims totalling $40.
Why read this: Lists the numbers, destinations and rebate thresholds of the three new routes, allowing readers to check whether the routes they usually take will benefit.
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