New Huanggang Port Records 79,500 Passenger Trips, 8,000 Vehicle Movements On Opening Day

Operators are preparing additional staff and services ahead of higher passenger and vehicle flows expected during the coming Chung Yeung holiday weekend, after the new Huanggang Port completed its first day of operations.

Opening-day traffic

The port recorded 79,500 passenger movements and 8,000 vehicle movements on its first day, according to Hong Kong transport officials.

Statistics from the Shenzhen General Station of Exit and Entry Frontier Inspection showed that 41,300 passenger trips entered Hong Kong through the rebuilt checkpoint on Monday, while 38,200 departed the city.

The figures together account for the reported 79,500 passenger trips recorded at the port.

The passenger figures count movements rather than unique travellers, so they do not represent a tally of distinct people.

The vehicle total was recorded separately, with 8,000 vehicle movements reported for the opening day.

Transport Secretary Mable Chan said in a radio interview on Tuesday that “The overall operation of immigration clearance and public transport connections was smooth, meeting our expectations.”

The assessment covered both immigration clearance and the public transport connections serving the new port.

Preparations for heavier flows

Chan added that higher passenger and vehicle flows were expected during the coming Chung Yeung holiday weekend.

In response, operators were preparing additional staff and services before the anticipated increase in traffic.

The preparations follow an opening day on which officials reported smooth operations while recording substantial passenger and vehicle movements.

Source: South China Morning Post