The group is also involved in distribution and retail businesses including Lane Crawford, Joyce and City'super.

Operations are carried out in Hong Kong, the British Virgin Islands, mainland China and Singapore.

The new company diversified from transportation to custom's clearing, container delivery, warehousing and travelling.

Wheelock retired in 1889 to spend time in Boston and St. Andrew, New Brunswick.

In addition to its property holdings, Wharf has interests in cable television, Internet access, and telecommunications providers in Hong Kong.