At A Glance
With origins dating back to the 1800s, HWL's
businesses have continually innovated and transformed
over the years. See below for details of our key milestones.
Hongkong and Whampoa Dock Company (HWD) is established to acquire docks and repair yards at Whampoa, on the Pearl River in China, and at the then newly constructed dry docks at Aberdeen on Hong Kong Island.