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STL participates in Marintec China (with photos)05 December 2023

The Chairman of the Hong Kong Maritime and Port Board (HKMPB) and the Secretary for Transport and Logistics, Mr Lam Sai-hung, continued his visit to Shanghai today (December 5). He led members of the HKMPB and industry representatives to participate in the Marintec China 2023, and officiated at the opening ceremony of the China Hong Kong Pavilion, showcasing Hong Kong's competence and determination to establish itself as an international maritime centre.

Speaking at the opening ceremony, Mr Lam said that Hong Kong has long been recognised as one of the world's leading maritime centres. With the staunch support of the motherland, Hong Kong continues to consolidate its status as an international maritime centre. The Transport and Logistics Bureau will promulgate an action plan on maritime and port development strategies within this month, with a view to enhancing high-end maritime services, facilitating the transformation towards green shipping, promoting smart initiatives and digitalisation in the maritime industry, as well as strengthening exchanges and collaboration among maritime industries in the Greater Bay Area and around the world.

Mr Lam added that it had been a four-year hiatus for the China Hong Kong Pavilion to return to Shanghai, and he expressed his heartfelt gratitude for the visit of Vice Minister of the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology Mr Xin Guobin, and for the support of the Hong Kong Trade Development Council, the Marine Department and various participating exhibitors for their concerted efforts in telling the good stories of Hong Kong at 2023 exhibition. Mr Lam and the delegation also had a luncheon with Shanghai maritime trade representatives to look for further co-operation opportunities between the two cities. The delegation then met with Vice Mayor of the Shanghai Municipal People's Government Mr Zhang Xiaohong; the Director of the Shanghai Municipal Transportation Commission, Mr Yu Fulin; and Deputy Director of the Shanghai Municipal Commission of Commerce Mr Zhang Jie, to explore ways of strengthening collaboration in the maritime industries for achieving synergistic effects and mutual benefits.

The biennial Marintec China is the largest maritime event in Asia and the second-largest in scale in the world. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the last edition of the Marintec China was held in 2019. This year, the exhibition has attracted more than 2 000 participating companies displaying the latest products, technologies and concepts in the global shipbuilding industry. Exhibitors from Hong Kong are taking this opportunity to introduce to the global maritime community their newest products and services.

Mr Lam will visit an automated port and related facilities tomorrow (December 6) and then proceed to Hangzhou in the evening.

The Chairman of the Hong Kong Maritime and Port Board and the Secretary for Transport and Logistics, Mr Lam Sai-hung, visits the Marintec China 2023 and officiates at the opening ceremony of the China Hong Kong Pavilion in Shanghai today (December 5). The Chairman of the Hong Kong Maritime and Port Board (HKMPB) and the Secretary for Transport and Logistics, Mr Lam Sai-hung (front row, fourth right) leads members of the HKMPB to visit the Marintec China 2023 in Shanghai and takes a group photo with the members at the opening ceremony of the China Hong Kong Pavilion today (December 5). The Chairman of the Hong Kong Maritime and Port Board and Secretary for Transport and Logistics, Mr Lam Sai-hung (right), visits the Marintec China 2023 in Shanghai and introduces the China Hong Kong Pavilion to Vice Minister of the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology Mr Xin Guobin (left) today (December 5). The Chairman of the Hong Kong Maritime and Port Board and Secretary for Transport and Logistics, Mr Lam Sai-hung (third right), is briefed on the Hong Kong Shipping Register with Vice Minister of the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology Mr Xin Guobin (fourth right) at the China Hong Kong Pavilion, part of the Marintec China 2023, in Shanghai today (December 5). The Chairman of the Hong Kong Maritime and Port Board (HKMPB) and Secretary for Transport and Logistics, Mr Lam Sai-hung (front, second right), leads members of the HKMPB and industry representatives to visit the Marintec China 2023 in Shanghai today (December 5) and learn about the latest developments of the shipbuilding industry. The Chairman of the Hong Kong Maritime and Port Board (HKMPB) and Secretary for Transport and Logistics, Mr Lam Sai-hung (second left), leads members of the HKMPB to meet with Deputy Director of the Shanghai Municipal Commission of Commerce Mr Zhang Jie (first right), today (December 5) to exchange views on issues of mutual concern. Accompanied by the Director of the Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in Shanghai, Mrs Laura Aron (third left), the Chairman of the Hong Kong Maritime and Port Board (HKMPB) and Secretary for Transport and Logistics, Mr Lam Sai-hung (seventh left), leads members of the HKMPB to visit the Hong Kong Shipping Registry (Shanghai) Regional Desk today (December 5) and learn about its operation since its establishment four years ago. The Chairman of the Hong Kong Maritime and Port Board and Secretary for Transport and Logistics, Mr Lam Sai-hung, visits Shanghai today (December 5) and delivers a speech at a luncheon with Shanghai maritime trade representatives in celebration of the fourth anniversary of the establishment of the Regional Desk (Shanghai) of the Hong Kong Shipping Registry. The Chairman of the Hong Kong Maritime and Port Board (HKMPB) and Secretary for Transport and Logistics, Mr Lam Sai-hung, led members of the HKMPB to visit Shanghai today (December 5). Photo shows Mr Lam (centre) with HKMPB members and other guests at a luncheon with Shanghai maritime trade representatives in celebration of the fourth anniversary of the establishment of the Regional Desk (Shanghai) of the Hong Kong Shipping Registry.