Founded in 1965, CHHL owned the Cross Harbour Tunnel up till 1999 and then on a management, operation and maintenance contract with the Government of Hong Kong for a period of four years between 1 September 2002 and 31 August 2006.
CHHL holds a half share of the company which controls Autotoll, and holds 37% (minority) stake in the Western Harbour Tunnel Company Limited,. It also has a 70% stake in the Hong Kong School of Motoring.
CHHL's major shareholder is Y.T. Realty Group Limited and Chairman Mr. Chung Kiu Cheung.