Independent journal on economy and transport policy
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Mid-stream cargo system under fire
(South China Morning Post)
February 20, 2001
SHIPPING Board chairman criticises '19th century solution'
David Evans
Hong Kong Port and Maritime Board chairman Gordon Wu Ying-sheung has condemned Hong Kong's mid-stream cargo handling system as outdated.
Mr Wu, also chairman of infrastructure conglomerate Hopewell Holdings, said ferrying cargo to and from ships moored offshore was a "19th century solution to a 20th century problem".
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