In the first half of 2024, Hengqin Port witnessed remarkable growth in transportation throughput, with over 10 million passengers and 1.08 million vehicles crossing the border. This marks a 44% and 11% year-on-year increase respectively. Notably, Hong Kong and Macao residents accounted for nearly 25% of the traffic, while Macao single-license plate vehicles comprised about 66%.
So far, over 6,200 Macao-invested enterprises have registered in Hengqin, making up more than 12% of all businesses there. The port has become a vital commuter hub, with many people traveling daily between Hengqin and Macao.
This year alone, 4.8 million tourists from the Chinese mainland have passed through Hengqin Port, a 77.4% increase from the previous year. The port also set new single-day passenger records during the Spring Festival and Labor Day holidays, with daily averages reaching 80,000 during these periods.
Reporter: Eastbrook
Poster: Lulu
Editor: Nan, Monica, James
