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STL promotes HK's maritime and logistics advantages in Tokyo (with photos)3 July 2024

The Chairman of the Hong Kong Maritime and Port Board (HKMPB) and the Secretary for Transport and Logistics, Mr Lam Sai-hung, led a delegation comprising the HKMPB, the Marine Department, Invest Hong Kong and the Hong Kong Trade Development Council to visit Tokyo, Japan, to promote Hong Kong's maritime and port industry, in particular its strength in high value-added maritime services.

The delegation visited a number of maritime enterprises including major shipping liners and trading houses today (July 3). They also paid a courtesy call on the State Minister of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism of Japan, Mr Kokuba Konosuke, to introduce Hong Kong's latest maritime developments and explore business opportunities for further co-operation with the Japanese maritime community.

During a business dinner held tonight with the Japanese Shipowners' Association, Mr Lam gave a brief outline on Hong Kong's advantages as an international maritime centre. He said, "Hong Kong is positioned as the 'super connector' between Mainland China and the global markets. We are home to a vibrant maritime cluster with over 1 100 port and maritime-related companies and provide a great variety of quality maritime services. We also provide a series of tax concession measures for the maritime industry, and have lately introduced a green initiative to provide incentives for Hong Kong-registered ships that attain high ratings under the international standards on decarbonisation formulated by the International Maritime Organization (IMO), making Hong Kong a pioneer flag administration supporting the IMO's green shipping policy on the Carbon Intensity Indicator."

"Both Japan and Hong Kong are the world's leading maritime centres playing important roles in the sea trade routes in the Asia-Pacific region. I am confident that our two economies can work closer to achieve mutual benefits and prosperity in the years ahead," he added.

The delegation started a four-day visit to Tokyo yesterday (July 2) and they will continue to meet other maritime enterprises and organisations during the visit.

The Chairman of the Hong Kong Maritime and Port Board and the Secretary for Transport and Logistics, Mr Lam Sai-hung (second right), today (July 3) led a delegation to visit Tokyo, Japan, to promote Hong Kong's maritime and port industry to shipping liners. Also present at today's meeting was Deputy Secretary for Transport and Logistics and Commissioner for Maritime and Port Development, Miss Amy Chan (first right). The Chairman of the Hong Kong Maritime and Port Board and the Secretary for Transport and Logistics, Mr Lam Sai-hung (front row, second right), today (July 3) led a delegation to visit Tokyo, Japan, where he received a briefing on the operation of shipping liners. Also present at the briefing were the Director of Marine, Mr Wong Sai-fat (front row, third right), and Deputy Secretary for Transport and Logistics and Commissioner for Maritime and Port Development, Miss Amy Chan (front row, first right). The Chairman of the Hong Kong Maritime and Port Board and the Secretary for Transport and Logistics, Mr Lam Sai-hung (left), today (July 3) led a delegation to pay a courtesy call on the State Minister of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism of Japan, Mr Kokuba Konosuke (right). The Chairman of the Hong Kong Maritime and Port Board and the Secretary for Transport and Logistics, Mr Lam Sai-hung (front row, third right), today (July 3) led a delegation to pay a courtesy call on the State Minister of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism of Japan, Mr Kokuba Konosuke (third left), to introduce Hong Kong's latest maritime developments and explore business opportunities for further co-operation with the Japanese maritime community. Also present at the meeting were the Director of Marine, Mr Wong Sai-fat (front row, fourth right), and Deputy Secretary for Transport and Logistics and Commissioner for Maritime and Port Development, Miss Amy Chan (front row, first right). The Chairman of the Hong Kong Maritime and Port Board and the Secretary for Transport and Logistics, Mr Lam Sai-hung (second left), today (July 3) led a delegation to visit Tokyo, Japan, to invite trading companies to establish and expand their presence in Hong Kong. Also present at the meeting was the Director of Marine, Mr Wong Sai-fat (first left). The Chairman of the Hong Kong Maritime and Port Board and the Secretary for Transport and Logistics, Mr Lam Sai-hung, gives a brief outline on Hong Kong's advantages as an international maritime centre during a business dinner held tonight (July 3) with the Japanese Shipowners' Association.