Government debunks social-media hoax on 24-hour vehicle access at revamped Huanggang Port

Hong Kong’s Transport Department issued an urgent notice on 5 October warning cross-boundary drivers not to fall for viral messages claiming that Guangdong–Hong Kong quota vehicles can use the rebuilt Huanggang Port around the clock. Officials clarified that, until further notice, holders of Lok Ma Chau, Shenzhen Bay and Sha Tau Kok regular quotas may use the existing Lok Ma Chau Control Point—or the soon-to-open Huanggang facility—only between 00:00 and 06:30 each day. The rumour surfaced on multiple WeChat and Telegram groups over the weekend, prompting some operators to consider rescheduling freight runs. The government said any attempt to breach the approved time window could lead to cancellation of quota permits and prosecution. The case has been referred to law-enforcement agencies that specialise in cyber-crime. From a mobility-compliance standpoint, the incident highlights the growing risk of misinformation affecting supply-chain planning. Logistics firms and corporate fleet managers should rely exclusively on official Transport Department and Customs channels for clearance rules, and circulate verified updates to drivers via secure enterprise messaging rather than open social feeds. The revamped Huanggang Port, which will adopt a “collaborative inspection, joint clearance” model similar to the Shenzhen Bay Bridge, is expected to open later this month. Once operational, authorities may adjust vehicle-access windows, but only following a formal notice in the Gazette and mutual agreement with Shenzhen counterparts. Companies that depend on just-in-time deliveries across the border are advised to maintain contingency routing via Man Kam To or Shenzhen Bay until the new timetable is officially released.