CS visits Hong Kong Port of HZMB (with photos)

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     The Chief Secretary for Administration, Mr Matthew Cheung Kin-chung, today (December 19) visited the Hong Kong Port of the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge (HZMB) to be briefed on the overall traffic diversion plan prepared by government departments in anticipation of a surge in passenger traffic during Christmas and New Year.

     Accompanied by the Secretary for Transport and Housing, Mr Frank Chan Fan, Mr Cheung first visited the Passenger Clearance Building for a briefing on the facilities of the building. He then proceeded to the check-in service counters of the Hong Kong International Airport and the visitor centre of the Hong Kong Tourism Board to observe how these facilities assist passengers in checking in baggage, obtaining boarding passes and receiving information on accommodation and sightseeing. He was also provided an update on the business operation of shops in the Passenger Clearance Building.

     Later, he arrived at the Hong Kong Port Public Transport Interchange (South) to receive a briefing on the carrying capacity of various types of public transport during passenger peak periods. He also took the opportunity to tour the surroundings of the Passenger Clearance Building and note the study progress of providing food truck services for passengers in areas nearby.

     Following his visit to the Departure Hall to inspect clearance procedures for passengers by officers of the Immigration Department and the Customs and Excise Department, Mr Cheung moved on to the cross-boundary coach ticketing counter to observe how travel agencies made use of the pre-booked cross-boundary coach service to purchase cross-boundary coach tickets in advance for tour groups departing the Hong Kong Port for the Zhuhai Port so that the they could arrive at the Zhuhai Port in an orderly manner.

     He was also briefed at the pick-up areas for shuttle buses and cross-boundary coaches on the queuing, boarding and alighting arrangements for passengers during peak periods.

     Mr Cheung was pleased to note the close co-operation established between the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge Authority and governments of Guangdong, Hong Kong and Macao. He also expressed confidence in government departments’ joint efforts in meeting the demand arising from the peak periods of passenger flow during the holiday season and maintaining the smooth operation of the Hong Kong Port of HZMB.

Ends/Wednesday, December 19, 2018
Issued at HKT 16:10

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The Chief Secretary for Administration, Mr Matthew Cheung Kin-chung (fourth left), accompanied by the Secretary for Transport and Housing, Mr Frank Chan Fan (fifth left), today (December 19) views a model of the Hong Kong Port of the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge and receives a briefing on the facilities at the port by the Project Manager/Major Works (Special Duties) of the Highways Department, Mr Raymond Kong (third left).

The Chief Secretary for Administration, Mr Matthew Cheung Kin-chung (second left), accompanied by the Secretary for Transport and Housing, Mr Frank Chan Fan (first right), today (December 19) views a model of the Hong Kong Port of the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge and receives a briefing on the facilities at the port by the Project Manager/Major Works (Special Duties) of the Highways Department, Mr Raymond Kong (first left).

The Chief Secretary for Administration, Mr Matthew Cheung Kin-chung (right), today (December 19) visits the Hong Kong Port of the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge and receives a briefing from the Secretary for Transport and Housing, Mr Frank Chan Fan, on the operation of the smart check-in kiosks of Hong Kong International Airport at the Arrival Hall of the Passenger Clearance Building.

The Chief Secretary for Administration, Mr Matthew Cheung Kin-chung, today (December 19) visited the Hong Kong Port of the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge. Photo shows Mr Cheung (second right), accompanied by the Secretary for Transport and Housing, Mr Frank Chan Fan (first right), exchanging views with a staff member at the check-in service counters of Hong Kong International Airport at the Arrival Hall of the Passenger Clearance Building.

The Chief Secretary for Administration, Mr Matthew Cheung Kin-chung (fourth left), today (December 19) visits the visitor centre of the Hong Kong Tourism Board at the Arrival Hall of the Passenger Clearance Building of the Hong Kong Port of the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge to observe how it assists passengers in receiving information on sightseeing.

The Chief Secretary for Administration, Mr Matthew Cheung Kin-chung (second left), today (December 19) visits the Passenger Clearance Building of the Hong Kong Port of the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge and is given an update on the business operation of shops there. Also present is the Secretary for Transport and Housing, Mr Frank Chan Fan (first right).

The Chief Secretary for Administration, Mr Matthew Cheung Kin-chung (first right), today (December 19) visits the Hong Kong Port of the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge and views the operation of advance ticket purchasing for tour groups at a franchised bus company's ticketing counter.

The Chief Secretary for Administration, Mr Matthew Cheung Kin-chung (front row, fourth left), accompanied by the Assistant Commissioner for Transport (New Territories), Ms Irene Ho (front row, fifth left), today (December 19) visits the Passenger Clearance Building in the Hong Kong Port of the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge and receives a briefing from the Assistant Commissioner (Boundary and Ports) of Hong Kong Customs, Ms Louise Ho (front row, third left) on clearance procedures for passengers.

The Chief Secretary for Administration, Mr Matthew Cheung Kin-chung (third right), today (December 19) visits the Hong Kong Port of the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge and learns about the ticketing of the cross-boundary coaches at Passenger Clearance Building.