JD.com logistics hub in Northern Metropolis faces hurdles
By The BriefBrief
Experts said JD.com’s participation in a Northern Metropolis joint venture that won the first land project could help drive Hong Kong’s economy, but labour and road-traffic hurdles may slow progress. Hung Shui Kiu Industry Park Company chairman Jeffrey Lam Kin-fung made the remarks on Tuesday.
WHO:Jeffrey Lam Kin-fung, chairman of the Hung Shui Kiu Industry Park Company
WHAT:Lam said JD.com’s Northern Metropolis logistics hub plans face labour and road-traffic hurdles despite the project’s potential to spur development.
WHEN:Aug 25, 2026
WHERE:Hong Kong
WHY:No specific cause was reported; the remarks pointed to labour and road-traffic hurdles affecting the project’s ability to become an economic driver.