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STL concludes visit to Shanghai and Hangzhou (with photos)
7.12.2023

The Secretary for Transport and Logistics, Mr Lam Sai-hung, started his visit to Hangzhou today (December 7) to learn about the smart mobility development in the city. In the morning, Mr Lam met with representatives of Hangzhou Transportation Bureau, Hangzhou Municipal Bureau of Economy and Informatization as well as Hangzhou Traffic Police to understand their latest transport policies and relevant regulatory work in traffic management. They also exchanged views on the trending autonomous vehicles and its associated challenges. Mr Lam then visited Antu Technology Innovation (Hangzhou) Co., Ltd to learn about the development of intelligent connected vehicles rental services. He also took a ride on an autonomous vehicle from Binjiang District to Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport, the first of its kind in Hangzhou being tested on open roads, to gain first-hand experience of the sensitive performance of autonomous vehicles under different scenarios on open roads. "The Smart Mobility Roadmap for Hong Kong and the Smart City Blueprint for Hong Kong 2.0 provide a vision to realise the trials and use of autonomous vehicles on public roads in Hong Kong. The Transport and Logistics Bureau, together with the Transport Department, will soon propose legislative amendments to the Legislative Council for establishing a flexible regulatory framework to cope with the evolving autonomous driving technology. The successful experience of the Mainland and other overseas cities will be conducive to the long-term development of autonomous vehicles in Hong Kong," Mr Lam said. Upon arrival at Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport, Mr Lam received a briefing by representatives of the Airport Authority Hong Kong (AAHK) on the latest development at Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport. The AAHK has been proactively sharing experience and co-operating with Mainland airports based on the principle of "what the country needs, and what Hong Kong is good at". The AAHK has participated in the operation and management of Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport since 2006, and is now holding 35-per-cent shares of Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport, which is an example of how Hong Kong and Mainland cities can leverage their respective strengths on a complementary principle. Mr Lam will return to Hong Kong in the evening after his four-day visit to Shanghai and Hangzhou.
STL continues visit to Shanghai (with photos)
6.12.2023

âThe Secretary for Transport and Logistics, Mr Lam Sai-hung, led members of the Hong Kong Maritime and Port Board to continue their visit to Shanghai today (December 6). Mr Lam and the delegation visited the Yangshan Phase IV Automated Terminal in Shanghai in the morning, where they met with representatives of the terminal to discuss collaboration opportunities between Hong Kong and Yangshan Port. They also received a briefing on various terminal facilities, including the intelligential operation of the digital twin terminals. Mr Lam and the delegation then met with the management of Shanghai Maritime University (SMU) and the Shanghai International Shipping Institute (SISI). During the meeting, representatives of SMU shared their experiences in building a maritime talent pool, while representatives of the SISI gave a presentation on its role in promoting Shanghai's innovation-driven development by acting as a knowledge service platform for the tertiary education sector. In the afternoon, Mr Lam paid a visit to China COSCO Shipping Corporation to learn more about its operation and highlight Hong Kong's latest developments on maritime, ports and logistics. Mr Lam said that Hong Kong and Shanghai are respectively the southern and eastern gateways linking the motherland and the world. The two cities, leveraging the geographical advantages of the Pearl River Delta and Yangtze River Delta hinterlands to drive freight transport through export trade, serve as pivotal ports both in the Asia-Pacific region and throughout the globe. He expects collaboration between Hong Kong and Shanghai in maritime and port services can be strengthened, and that closer ties in maritime manpower training can be fostered through this visit, with a view to promoting the maritime and port development of the country together. Mr Lam arrived in Hangzhou in the evening to continue the visit.
STL participates in Marintec China (with photos)
5.12.2023

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.
STL leads delegation to visit Shanghai (with photos)
4.12.2023

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 members from the HKMPB, the Marine Department, Invest Hong Kong and the Hong Kong Trade Development Council to visit Shanghai today (December 4) for promoting Hong Kong's maritime industry as well as its strength in high value-added maritime services. Mr Lam and the delegation first met with representatives of the China Ports and Harbours Association to exchange ideas on strategies of port development in the country. Both sides also explored opportunities of collaboration and ways of strengthening ties between Hong Kong and Shanghai on port services, etc. Mr Lam and the delegation later had a dinner with representatives of the China Shipowners' Association and financial leasing enterprises from Shanghai and Beijing, during which he introduced the advantages of Hong Kong's maritime industry in enjoying the strong support of the motherland while being closely connected to the world. Mr Lam also extended an invitation to local shipowners and finance practitioners for establishing a presence or expanding their business in Hong Kong. "The Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) Government is committed to promoting high value-added maritime services and facilitating the development of its industry chain, with a view to transforming Hong Kong into a leading international maritime centre. Over the past three years, we have successively implemented tax concessions and fee reduction measures for ship leasing, marine insurance, ship agency, ship management, and other related businesses so as to attract more high value-added maritime enterprises to establish their presence in Hong Kong. In order to further broaden Hong Kong's maritime network, the HKSAR Government and Invest Hong Kong will step up efforts in promoting Hong Kong's advantages in domestic and overseas markets," Mr Lam said. Mr Lam and the delegation will participate in the Marintec China 2023 tomorrow (December 5), which is a biennial event in Shanghai. Mr Lam will also host a luncheon to exchange views with the local maritime industry.
STL to visit Shanghai and Hangzhou
3.12.2023

The Secretary for Transport and Logistics, Mr Lam Sai-hung, will lead members of the Hong Kong Maritime and Port Board (HKMPB) on a visit to Shanghai tomorrow (December 4) to participate in Marintec China. Mr Lam and members of the HKMPB will attend the opening ceremony of the China Hong Kong Pavilion at Marintec China 2023 and visit various facilities, including an automated terminal. They will also promote Hong Kong's maritime services to the local industry and explore co-operation opportunities. On December 6, Mr Lam will depart for Hangzhou to inspect autonomous driving technology. During his visit to Shanghai and Hangzhou, he will meet with local government officials to exchange views on issues of mutual concern. Mr Lam will return to Hong Kong in the evening on Thursday (December 7). During his absence, the Under Secretary for Transport and Logistics, Mr Liu Chun-san, will be the Acting Secretary for Transport and Logistics.
Proposed extension works of Hoi Wing Road in Tuen Mun gazetted
1.12.2023

The Government gazetted today (December 1) the proposed extension of Hoi Wing Road in Tuen Mun, including the construction of a slip road between Tuen Mun Road (Sam Shing Section) northbound and Hoi Wing Road westbound, to improve the existing traffic conditions in Tuen Mun District. Details of the proposal are set out in the Annex. The plan and scheme of the works are available for public inspection at the following government offices during office hours: Central and Western Home Affairs Enquiry Centre, G/F, Harbour Building, 38 Pier Road, Central, Hong Kong Tuen Mun Home Affairs Enquiry Centre, 2/F, Tuen Mun Government Offices, 1 Tuen Hi Road, Tuen Mun, New Territories District Lands Office, Tuen Mun, 6/F, Tuen Mun Government Offices, 1 Tuen Hi Road, Tuen Mun, New Territories The gazette notice, scheme, plan and location plan are available at www.tlb.gov.hk/eng/publications/transport/gazette/gazette.html . Any person who wishes to object to the works or the use, or both, is required to address to the Secretary for Transport and Logistics an objection in writing, which can be submitted via one of the following means: By post or by hand to the Transport and Logistics Bureau's Dropâin Box No. 6 located at the entrance on 2/F, East Wing, Central Government Offices, 2 Tim Mei Avenue, Tamar, Hong Kong. The box is available for use between 8am and 7pm from Monday to Friday (except public holidays); By fax to 2868 4643; or By email to gazettetlb@tlb.gov.hk . A notice of objection should describe the objector's interest and the manner in which he or she alleges that he or she will be affected by the works or the use. Objectors are requested to provide contact details to facilitate communication. A notice of objection should be delivered to the Secretary for Transport and Logistics not later than January 30, 2024.
Proposed extension works of Lung Fu Road in Tuen Mun gazetted
1.12.2023

The Government gazetted today (December 1) the proposed extension of Lung Fu Road in Tuen Mun, including the construction of carriageways connecting Tsing Wun Road and Lung Fu Road viaduct northbound and southbound, to improve the traffic conditions in the district. Details of the proposal are set out in the Annex. The plans and scheme of the works are available for public inspection at the following government offices during office hours: Central and Western Home Affairs Enquiry Centre, G/F, Harbour Building, 38 Pier Road, Central, Hong Kong Tuen Mun Home Affairs Enquiry Centre, 2/F, Tuen Mun Government Offices, 1 Tuen Hi Road, Tuen Mun, New Territories District Lands Office, Tuen Mun, 6/F, Tuen Mun Government Offices, 1 Tuen Hi Road, Tuen Mun, New Territories The gazette notice, scheme, plans and location plan are available at www.tlb.gov.hk/eng/publications/transport/gazette/gazette.html . Any person who wishes to object to the works or the use, or both, is required to address to the Secretary for Transport and Logistics an objection in writing, which can be submitted via one of the following means: By post or by hand to the Transport and Logistics Bureau's Drop in Box No. 6 located at the 2/F, East Wing, Central Government Offices, 2 Tim Mei Avenue, Tamar, Hong Kong. The box is available for use between 8am and 7pm from Monday to Friday (except public holidays); By fax to 2868 4643; or By email to gazettetlb@tlb.gov.hk . A notice of objection should describe the objector's interest and the manner in which he or she alleges that he or she will be affected by the works or the use. Objectors are requested to provide contact details to facilitate communication. A notice of objection should be delivered to the Secretary for Transport and Logistics not later than January 30, 2024.
Proposed road works for reprovision of Wai Lok Street under development of new campus of Vocational Training Council at Kowloon East (Cha Kwo Ling) gazetted
10.11.2023

The Government gazetted today (November 10) the proposed road works in Cha Kwo Ling for the reprovision of Wai Lok Street to provide the necessary infrastructure for the development of new campus of Vocational Training Council at Kowloon East (Cha Kwo Ling). Details of the proposal are set out in the Annex. The plan and scheme of the works are available for public inspection at the following government offices during office hours: Central and Western Home Affairs Enquiry Centre, G/F, Harbour Building, 38 Pier Road, Central, Hong Kong Kwun Tong Home Affairs Enquiry Centre, G/F, Eastcore, 398 Kwun Tong Road, Kwun Tong, Kowloon District Lands Office, Kowloon East, 4/F, South Tower, West Kowloon Government Offices, 11 Hoi Ting Road, Yau Ma Tei, Kowloon The gazette notice, scheme, plan and location plan are available at www.tlb.gov.hk/eng/publications/transport/gazette/gazette.html . Any person who wishes to object to the works or the use, or both, is required to address to the Secretary for Transport and Logistics an objection in writing, which can be submitted via the following means: By post or by hand to the Transport and Logistics Bureau's Drop-in Box No. 6 located at the entrance on 2/F, East Wing, Central Government Offices, 2 Tim Mei Avenue, Tamar, Hong Kong. The box is available for use between 8am and 7pm from Monday to Friday (except public holidays); By fax to 2868 4643; or By email to gazettetlb@tlb.gov.hk . A notice of objection should describe the objector's interest and the manner in which he or she alleges that he or she will be affected by the works or the use. Objectors are requested to provide contact details to facilitate communication. A notice of objection should be delivered to the Secretary for Transport and Logistics not later than January 9, 2024.
Government promulgates Action Plan on Modern Logistics Development (with photos)
31.10.2023

The Government promulgated the Action Plan on Modern Logistics Development today (October 31) to formulate strategies and action measures to meet the short, medium and long-term development needs of the logistics sector, with a view to promoting the sustainable and high-quality development of Hong Kong's logistics industry. The Secretary for Transport and Logistics, Mr Lam Sai-hung, said, "Hong Kong has long been a premier logistics hub in Asia. Our goal is to promote high-quality development of our logistics industry by realising smart development, modernisation, green sustainability, internationalisation and facilitation, thereby developing Hong Kong into a sustainable, international and smart logistics hub focusing on high-value goods and the e-commerce market, and capitalising on the tremendous opportunities brought by the rapid development of our country and the region." "The Action Plan is a major document formulated by the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government for the development of modern logistics, leading the future development of the logistics industry in Hong Kong. We will, with the support of the Hong Kong Logistics Development Council (LOGSCOUNCIL), work with relevant stakeholders to implement the strategies and action measures formulated in the Action Plan in phases. To ensure that the strategies can keep abreast of the development in the industry, we will also continue to review the implementation progress of the relevant strategies and their effectiveness," Mr Lam continued. The Central Government has clearly affirmed Hong Kong's positioning as an international aviation hub and international shipping centre in the National 14th Five-Year Plan and indicated clear support for the development of high-value air cargo logistics and high value-added maritime services in Hong Kong in the Outline Development Plan for the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area, so as to leverage Hong Kong's strength as a regional logistics hub. The Action Plan formulated eight strategies and 24 action measures to consolidate and promote Hong Kong's position as an international logistics hub. The relevant strategies and action measures are listed in the Annex. LOGSCOUNCIL held a meeting today and members welcomed the action measures set out in the Action Plan. The Transport and Logistics Bureau has consulted the Panel on Economic Development of the Legislative Council, LOGSCOUNCIL and various stakeholders of the logistics industry to refine the logistics development strategies when formulating the Action Plan. The Transport and Logistics Bureau expressed its deep appreciation to the Panel on Economic Development of the Legislative Council, LOGSCOUNCIL and various stakeholders for their valuable views. The Action Plan has been uploaded to the website of the Transport and Logistics Bureau ( www.tlb.gov.hk/eng/index.html ).
Proposed construction of pedestrian link near Chuk Yuen (North) Estate gazetted
27.10.2023

The Government gazetted today (October 27) the proposed construction of pedestrian walkways, lifts and staircases connecting Chuk Yuen (North) Estate and Wong Tai Sin Road in Wong Tai Sin to provide a convenient and comfortable walking environment. Details of the proposal are set out in the Annex. The plans and scheme of the works are available for public inspection at the following government offices during office hours: Central and Western Home Affairs Enquiry Centre, G/F, Harbour Building, 38 Pier Road, Central, Hong Kong Wong Tai Sin Home Affairs Enquiry Centre, Unit 201, 2/F, Lung Cheung Office Block, 138 Lung Cheung Road, Wong Tai Sin, Kowloon District Lands Office, Kowloon East, 4/F, South Tower, West Kowloon Government Offices, 11 Hoi Ting Road, Yau Ma Tei, Kowloon The gazette notice, scheme, plans, resumption plan, plan for creation of rights of temporary occupation of land and location plan are available at www.tlb.gov.hk/eng/publications/transport/gazette/gazette.html . Any person who wishes to object to the works or the use, or both, is required to address to the Secretary for Transport and Logistics an objection in writing, which can be submitted via the following means: By post or by hand to the Transport and Logistics Bureau's Drop-in Box No. 6 located at the entrance on 2/F, East Wing, Central Government Offices, 2 Tim Mei Avenue, Tamar, Hong Kong. The box is available for use between 8am and 7pm from Monday to Friday (except public holidays); By fax to 2868 4643; or By email to gazettetlb@tlb.gov.hk . A notice of objection should describe the objector's interest and the manner in which he or she alleges that he or she will be affected by the works or the use. Objectors are requested to provide contact details to facilitate communication. A notice of objection should be delivered to the Secretary for Transport and Logistics not later than December 27, 2023.
Proposed widening works of Yuen Long Highway (section between Lam Tei and Tong Yan San Tsuen) gazetted
20.10.2023

The Government gazetted today (October 20) the proposed road works to widen Yuen Long Highway (section between Lam Tei and Tong Yan San Tsuen) for increasing the capacity of the section of Yuen Long Highway between Lam Tei Quarry and Tong Yan San Tsuen Interchange, as well as enhancing the connectivity of Route 11 to Yuen Long South Development to meet the traffic need arising from the commissioning of Route 11 and the future developments in the Northwest New Territories. Details of the proposal are set out in the Annex. The plans and scheme of the works are available for public inspection at the following government offices during office hours: Central and Western Home Affairs Enquiry Centre, G/F, Harbour Building, 38 Pier Road, Central, Hong Kong Tuen Mun Home Affairs Enquiry Centre, 2/F, Tuen Mun, Government Offices, 1 Tuen Hi Road, Tuen Mun, New Territories Yuen Long Home Affairs Enquiry Centre, G/F, Yuen Long, District Office Building, 269 Castle Peak Road, Yuen Long, New Territories District Lands Office, Tuen Mun, 6/F, Tuen Mun Government Offices, 1 Tuen Hi Road, Tuen Mun, New Territories District Lands Office, Yuen Long, 9/F, Yuen Long Government Offices, 2 Kiu Lok Square, Yuen Long, New Territories The gazette notice, scheme, plans, resumption plans and location plan are available at www.tlb.gov.hk/eng/publications/transport/gazette/gazette.html . Any person who wishes to object to the works or the use, or both, is required to address to the Secretary for Transport and Logistics an objection in writing, which can be submitted via one of the following means: By post or by hand to the Transport and Logistics Bureau's Drop-in Box No. 6 located at the 2/F, East Wing, Central Government Offices, 2 Tim Mei Avenue, Tamar, Hong Kong. The box is available for use between 8am and 7pm from Monday to Friday (except public holidays); By fax to 2868 4643; or By email to gazettetlb@tlb.gov.hk . A notice of objection should describe the objector's interest and the manner in which he or she alleges that he or she will be affected by the works or the use. Objectors are requested to provide contact details to facilitate communication. A notice of objection should be delivered to the Secretary for Transport and Logistics not later than December 19, 2023.