John Swire &
Sons Limited

As an international conglomerate with a diverse range of business interests, Swire is continually looking to expand into new areas of operation that complement its existing portfolio and provide opportunities for future growth.

Swire’s trading and industrial activities encompass a wide spectrum of business interests that range from apparel and automotive trading to manufacturing and materials handling.

The Swire group’s involvement in the marine industry dates back 150 years, with interests covers a wide range of activities, from multipurpose liner shipping to global bulk trading, logistics, and port and shipping agency services.

Swire has been involved in food production and distribution since the 1880s, when it established the Taikoo Sugar Refinery in Hong Kong SAR. Today, group companies play an important role in numerous links in the food chain – from primary production to processing, logistics and distribution.

Swire is a major player in the global aviation industry, with interests ranging from airlines to aircraft engineering and flight catering.

Swire has substantial property interests in the HKSAR, the Chinese mainland, the USA and Papua New Guinea. These include property development, investment, management and trading interests, as well as hotels.