Hong Kong's Under Secretary for Transport and Logistics Liu Chun-san (third right), and representatives of the Hong Kong logistics trades being briefed by the Subdirector of the Macao Transport Bureau Chiang Ngoc Vai (second right) on the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge Macao Port transfer facility as well as the operational procedures for Hong Kong goods vehicles travelling to Macao following an agreement made between Hong Kong and Macao governments on the arrangement for Hong Kong-Macao cross-boundary goods vehicles using the HZMB, on Aug 7, 2023. (PHOTO / HKSAR GOVT)

HONG KONG – The Hong Kong Special Administrative Region government has announced that the arrangement for Hong Kong-Macao cross-boundary goods vehicles using the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge (HZMB) will be implemented on Tuesday following an agreement between the two SARs.

When the cross-boundary logistics transfer facility at the HZMB Macao Port starts operation Tuesday, Hong Kong goods vehicles can transport goods from Hong Kong to the Macao Port transfer facility using the HZMB as well as transport goods from Macao back to Hong Kong, the government said in a statement.

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Secretary for Transport and Logistics Lam Sai-hung supplemented that Hong Kong goods vehicles going to the Macao Port transfer facility via the HZMB will enjoy an exemption of the Macao business tax registration and taxes for vehicle circulation.

The relevant Hong Kong-Macao cross-boundary goods vehicle arrangement is an essential measure conducive to facilitating the exchanges between the two places and within the Greater Bay Area, stimulating the economic activities and enhancing integration.

John Lee, Chief Executive, HKSAR

In return, Macao goods vehicles can transport goods to the logistics facilities at Hong Kong International Airport via the bridge as well as transport goods from Hong Kong back to Macao.

The new arrangement will provide greater convenience for the trade to deliver goods between the two places, while the clientele of the airport's logistics facilities can be expanded with the usage by the Macao goods vehicles, said the HKSAR government.

Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu said the new measure is conducive to the exchanges between the two places and within the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area, stimulating economic activities and enhancing integration, adding that the governments of both places have signed an agreement on it.

“It is also a new important initiative to strengthen the logistics facilities of the two places, thereby bringing more convenience and greater benefits to the cross-boundary goods transportation between Hong Kong and Macao which mainly rely on sea transport currently,” he said.

Secretary for Transport and Logistics Lam Sai-hung supplemented that Hong Kong goods vehicles going to the Macao Port transfer facility via the HZMB will enjoy an exemption of the Macao business tax registration and taxes for vehicle circulation.

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This Aug 7, 2023 photo shows the HZMB Macao Port logistics transfer facility. (PHOTO / HKSAR GOVT)

Under Secretary for Transport and Logistics Liu Chun-san (right) visits the HZMB Macao Port logistics transfer facility on Aug 7, 2023. (PHOTO / HKSAR GOVT)

“Hong Kong drivers are also exempted from obtaining the Macao driving license,” he added.

 The initial daily cap for Hong Kong goods vehicles travelling to Macao has been set at around 400 trips.