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Transport and logistics
News about the global transport and logistics industry with a focus on developments in shipping, aviation and rail particularly in relation to Hong Kong and China.
Civil agents working at the site where a high-speed Iryo train derailed and hit another train in Adamuz, Spain on Monday. Photo: Guardia Civil/AFP
Spain

Spain train derailment probe points to major track failure before crash: report

A preliminary report reveals the rail was likely broken before the Iryo train derailed and struck a Renfe train in one of Europe’s worst crashes.

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Spain

Train collides with crane arm in Spain’s fourth rail accident in a week

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Spain

Spain’s train drivers call 3-day strike after deadly accidents

Spain

Probe into Spain train crash turns to missing ‘bogie’ found in stream

Investigators examine a ‘bogie’ – the train’s wheel and suspension unit – found 300 metres away, believing it holds the key to the derailment.

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A metal part is seen near the site of a deadly derailment of two high-speed trains in Cordoba, Spain on Tuesday. Photo: Reuters
Cathay Pacific

Passenger numbers for Hong Kong’s Cathay go sky high with 27% increase

Cathay Pacific Airways and budget arm HK Express carried more than 36 million passengers in 2025 on the back of tourist growth.

Spain

‘He is family’: Spain unites in search for missing dog after train crash

Ana Garcia’s viral plea to find Boro after the disaster spurs a rescue team to search the sealed zone near Madrid.

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Low-altitude economy

Shanghai to open ‘free-to-fly’ zones covering 46% of city for consumer drones

From February 1, consumer drones will be allowed to fly in designated airspace under new rules to boost the city’s low-altitude economy.

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A drone flies over The Bund in central Shanghai in the evening. Photo: Shutterstock
Spain

Train derails near Barcelona, killing driver, just days after deadly Spain crash

37 people were injured in the incident, caused by a containment wall that fell on the track after heavy rain.

Spain

Spain’s royals visit deadly train crash site as nation mourns

King Felipe and Queen Letizia lead a mourning nation after the high-speed death toll rises to 42.

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Spain

Spain mourns as country seeks answers to deadly high-speed train collision

Investigators focus on part of track where a ‘practically new’ high-speed train derailed on a straight stretch as nation began three days of mourning.

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Emergency crews work at the site of the train collision in Adamuz, southern Spain on Monday. Photo: AP
China trade

Harbouring ambitions: China’s port giants make waves with record growth

Record container volumes drive ambitious expansions at Shanghai and Ningbo ports as Beijing bets on smart hubs and regional integration to weather global volatility.

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The Chuanshan area of Ningbo-Zhoushan Port is seen in China’s Zhejiang province. Port authorities said it had surpassed 40 million TEU in container throughput by early December. Photo: Xinhua
Spain

Video | High-speed trains collide in Spain

One high-speed train derailed before jumping onto another set of tracks and slamming into a train moving in the opposite direction.

Spain

Death toll hits 39 in Spain high-speed rail disaster as more bodies recovered

Rescuers work through the night after a derailing train crossed tracks and slammed into an oncoming service at high speed.

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Greenland

Opinion | Greenland’s stress test of Nato will ripple beyond the Arctic

Greenland is a test case for how alliances handle sovereignty and trust amid great power rivalry, with important consequences for Asia.

Illustration: Craig Stephens
Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong plans to build Northern Metropolis logistics hub for smart, green growth

Hub will focus on high-value goods, e-commerce and low-altitude economy, with authorities to gauge interest in the cluster’s first site this year.

Hong Kong have unveiled plans for a smart logistics hub for high-value goods, e-commerce and low-altitude economy within the Hung Shui Kiu/Ha Tsuen New Development Area, part of the Northern Metropolis mega development project. Photo: Sam Tsang
Banking & finance

SF Holding, J&T strike US$1 billion deal as Asian e-commerce booms

The agreement will help SF Holding expand its international businesses, according to the Shenzhen-based company.

China airliners

Exclusive | European test pilots put China’s C919 airliner through paces in Shanghai

European Union Aviation Safety Agency test flights a crucial step in acquiring certification needed for global operation.

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Alibaba

Alibaba logistics unit Cainiao opens US-Mexico cross-border service

Cainiao is expected to control key nodes including sorting, line-haul transfer and last-mile delivery for the service.

Cainiao, the logistics arm of Alibaba Group Holding, continues its overseas expansion. Photo: Cainiao
China shipbuilding

China’s shipyards still lead the world, but US threats took a toll in 2025

Chinese shipbuilders saw their market share dip for the first time in five years in 2025, as uncertainty over US port fees roiled the industry.

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Hong Kong economy

The Drone Age: hi-tech wizardry propels Hong Kong towards lift-off

As Hong Kong prepares to enter the era of flying taxis, key players roll out groundbreaking innovations at the cutting edge of technology.

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Hong Kong economy

Thousands of passenger, cargo drones will fill Hong Kong skies in decade: expert

Mainland Chinese eVTOL leader AutoFlight will spread wings in Hong Kong amid global push into flying taxi market.

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Autoflight’s Prosperity was on show at last year’s Super Terminal Expo 2025 in Hong Kong. Eugene Lee
France

Europe paralysed by snow as brutal cold snap disrupts flights, rail services

Thousands stranded as chaos grounds flights, with black ice sparking fatal accidents, while death toll rises to six in season’s worst freeze.

Snow falls on the streets of central Paris on Wednesday. Photo: EPA-EFE
Infrastructure

China plans 19% high-speed rail expansion by 2030 amid global dominance

Beijing aims to expand the nation’s entire rail network to about 180,000km as part of 2026-2030 infrastructure push, boosting connectivity nationwide.

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Hong Kong transport

Hong Kong’s Route 6 set to fully open in 2026, transport chief Mable Chan says

New route will slash travel time between Tseung Kwan O and Yau Ma Tei from 65 minutes to just 12, Chan says.

Hong Kong economy

Could 2026 be the make-or-break year of CK Hutchison’s Panama ports deal?

What began as a strategic exit for a Hong Kong conglomerate has devolved into a high-stakes stand-off between Washington and Beijing.

The Panama port deal still hung in the balance by the close of 2025. Photo: AFP
Hong Kong transport

Miles to go: Hong Kong’s premium taxi roll-out crawls to a third of 3,500 target

Just 1,300 premium taxis are in service as industry players blame unattractive earnings, lack of charging facilities and ride-hailing competition for slow roll-out.

When launched in July, the new fleets started with about 1,000 premium taxis. Photo: Jelly Tse
Hong Kong transport

Editorial | Hong Kong working to stay in the fast lane to better connectivity

As drivers adapt to the Yau Ma Tei section of the Central Kowloon Bypass, the focus should quickly shift to how the artery will be an economic asset.

Hong Kong tourism

Video | Fares rise for Hong Kong Peak Tram

Return fares now cost HK$116 (US$15) for adults and HK$75 for children and the elderly.

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