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Transport and Logistics

Freight and Passenger transport in Land, Sea and Air; ...

Covers :
1. Freight transport
   - Warehousing & cold storage
   - Cargo handling terminals
   - Trucking & container haulage
   - Air freight transport
   - Forwarding agent
   - Stevedoring services
   - Couriers (international)
   - Sea freight transport
   - Ship management & chartering
   - Other transport logistics service providers
2. Passenger transport
   - Vehicle and rail operators
   - Vessel transport operators
   - Aviation service operators

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Year 2022 Tooltips

Managerial

0

Executive/ Supervisory

0

Clerical/ Craftsman/ Operative

0

Total

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Managerial

0

Vacancy rate: 1.0%

Executive/ Supervisory

0

Vacancy rate: 1.7%

Clerical/ Craftsman/ Operative

0

Vacancy rate: 4.0%

Total

0

Vacancy rate: 3.4%

 

All the percentages are rounded to nearest 0.1%.

Managerial

0

Turnover rate: 5.2%

Executive/ Supervisory

0

Turnover rate: 6.9%

Clerical/ Craftsman/ Operative

0

Turnover rate: 13.5%

 

All the percentages are rounded to nearest 0.1%.

Managerial

0

Executive/ Supervisory

0

Clerical/ Craftsman/ Operative

0

Total

0

Note(s):
The figures did not include taxi and public light transport.

Managerial

0

Vacancy rate: 4.8%

Executive/ Supervisory

0

Vacancy rate: 9.2%

Clerical/ Craftsman/ Operative

0

Vacancy rate: 4.5%

Total

0

Vacancy rate: 5.6%

Note(s):
The figures did not include taxi and public light transport.

 

All the percentages are rounded to nearest 0.1%.

Managerial

0

Turnover rate: 4.0%

Executive/ Supervisory

0

Turnover rate: 4.2%

Clerical/ Craftsman/ Operative

0

Turnover rate: 17.3%

Note(s):
The figures did not include taxi and public light transport.

 

All the percentages are rounded to nearest 0.1%.

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Managerial

57.5%First Degree

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Executive/ Supervisory

20.5%First Degree

47.4%Diploma/ Certificate

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Clerical/ Craftsman/ Operative

54.8%Secondary 4 to 7

 

All the percentages are rounded to nearest 0.1%.

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Managerial

40.9%Over 6 years - 10 years

31.8%Over 10 years

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Executive/ Supervisory

60.7%Over 3 years - 6 years

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Clerical / Craftsman / Operative

41.4%1-3 years

25.2%Less than 1 year

 

All the percentages are rounded to nearest 0.1%.

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Managerial

87.0%First Degree

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Executive/ Supervisory

60.9%Sub-degree

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Clerical/ Craftsman/ Operative

54.2%Secondary 4 to 7

Note(s):
The figures did not include taxi and public light transport.

 

All the percentages are rounded to nearest 0.1%.

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Managerial

42.7%Over 10 years

40.1%Over 6 years - 10 years

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Executive/ Supervisory

85.9%Over 3 years - 6 years

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Clerical / Craftsman / Operative

71.0%1-3 years

Note(s):
The figures did not include taxi and public light transport.

 

All the percentages are rounded to nearest 0.1%.

Recruitment Difficulties

1st

Candidates had more choices in the market

2nd

Candidates found the remuneration package and fringe benefit not attractive

3rd

Candidates were unsatisfied with the working environment in the industry

Recruitment Difficulties

1st

Candidates had more choices in the market

2nd

Candidates found the remuneration package and fringe benefit not attractive

3rd

Candidates were unsatisfied with the working environment in the industry

Manpower Demand

Average Annual Growth

0%

2022

Actual

0

2026

Forecast

0

Note(s):
(1) The figures included employees and vacancies.
(2) The manpower forecast is based on the statistical modelling of relevant economic indicators which reflect important changes in the local economy, demography and labour market.

 

All the percentages are rounded to nearest 0.1%.

Manpower Demand

Average Annual Growth

0%

2022

Actual

0

2026

Forecast

0

Note(s):
(1) The figures included employees and vacancies (except taxi and public light transport).
(2) The manpower forecast is based on the statistical modelling of relevant economic indicators which reflect important changes in the local economy, demography and labour market.

 

All the percentages are rounded to nearest 0.1%.

Report

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Manpower Statistics in the Midst of the Pandemic

The transport and logistics industry was badly hit by the pandemic with an overall decline of manpower of 5.5% when compared with that of 2018. In particular, the passenger transport sector has a negative change of 19.6% though the freight sector is relatively stable with a mild increase of 2.7%. Over 60% of the respondents reported that they had been facing recruitment difficulties at all job levels in the past 12 months. On the other hand, most respondents tended to emphasise on reducing operation costs and streamlining the organisation structure in their future plans while Hong Kong is moving along the path to normalcy.

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Navigating Changes: Addressing Manpower Challenges and Advancing Toward New Frontiers in Technology

The transport and logistics industry in Hong Kong is undergoing significant transformation amid rapid technological advancements and shifting market dynamics. The industry faces challenges in attracting young talent and addressing labour shortages, particularly with an aging workforce and high demand for frontline roles. Expertise in digital tools, automation, data analytics, and cybersecurity is increasingly important, alongside traditional operational skills. Economic uncertainties, growth of e-commerce, infrastructure developments, the Greater Bay Area integration, etc. are reshaping job roles and training needs. This report offers comprehensive recommendations focusing on talent upskilling initiatives, strategies to improve industry appeal, requirements for technological adaptation, and approaches to modernise education and training to meet evolving demands in a rapidly digitalising and interconnected transport and logistics landscape.