JD.com boosts Northern Metropolis logistics hub, but hurdles loom: experts
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- A consortium including JD.com won the first land project in Hong Kong's Northern Metropolis for 1.03 billion HKD, with a total investment of 16.8 billion HKD.
- The 10.5-hectare project in Hung Shui Kiu will feature a smart logistics centre deploying advanced robotic technologies and artificial intelligence to boost supply chain efficiency.
- Experts note that while JD.com will strengthen investor confidence and leverage geographical advantages, it must overcome significant labour shortages and traffic hurdles.
