Letters | Amid Red Sea attacks, Hong Kong should keep its shipping flag flying high
- Readers discuss the valuable role Hong Kong’s shipping industry can play, and a recent fatal road accident.
The Red Sea attacks have also boosted the demand for the transport of goods using the China-Europe rail route. The Manzhouli railway port in Inner Mongolia recorded over 5,000 China-Europe goods train trips in 2023, and cargo capacity reached 540,000 TEU (20-foot equivalent unit). Even before the Red Sea attacks, transport time by rail between China and Europe was two-thirds less than by sea.
Hong Kong businesses have a lot more to contribute to development under the Belt and Road Initiative than just tourism and mega events. Let’s create more avenues for revenue to replenish our inland revenue kitty.
Joseph Chan, chairman, Silk Road Economic Development Research Centre
Fill gaps in road safety education
It appears that many drivers have made it a habit to get out of their vehicles when there is a road accident to inspect the damage without paying attention to their surroundings. Some also neglect to put on their hazard lights to indicate to other road users that they are stationary.
But since most vehicles have both front and back cameras installed, it is much easier to get the necessary information on road incidents. Drivers should be reminded that their life is much more important than any damage to their vehicle. The Transport Department should educate drivers on how to act in case of emergencies.
Adeoti Joy, Yuen Long