Asia Container Terminals (ACT), Hongkong International Terminals (HIT) and Modern Terminals Limited (MTL) have decided to collaborate together in order to better use terminals and enhance their competitiveness. COSCO - HIT ##A , Asia Container Terminals , Hongkong International Terminals and Modern Terminals have signed a Hong Kong Seaport Joint Operating Alliance agreement to improve the management and operation of the territory 's Hong Kong Port . The four companies will collaborate on 23 berths across terminals one through nine , excluding three , of Kwai Tsing , New Territories in Hong Kong . The Alliance will begin phasing in operations during 2019 , while the use of a common terminal operating system aims to increase berth and yard planning flexibility , as well as maximise terminal facilities and cost efficiency , while accommodating larger vessels used by shipping alliances .
COSCO - HIT ##A , Asia Container Terminals , Hongkong International Terminals and Modern Terminals have signed a Hong Kong Seaport Joint Operating Alliance agreement to improve the management and operation of the territory 's Hong Kong Port . The four companies will collaborate on 23 berths across terminals one through nine , excluding three , of Kwai Tsing , New Territories in Hong Kong . The Alliance will begin phasing in operations during 2019 , while the use of a common terminal operating system aims to increase berth and yard planning flexibility , as well as maximise terminal facilities and cost efficiency , while accommodating larger vessels used by shipping alliances .