Asian Logistics, Maritime and Aviation Conference concludes
2022年11月23日 - 06:00PM
JCN Newswire
With a lengthy history as a global trading port, Hong Kong this
week hosted the 6th edition of Hong Kong Maritime Week. The week's
flagship event was the 12th Asian Logistics, Maritime and Aviation
Conference (ALMAC), jointly organised by the Government of the Hong
Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) and the Hong Kong Trade
Development Council (HKTDC), which came to a close today. This
signature two-day event for the maritime, air freight, logistics
and supply chain management sectors and shippers from diverse
manufacturing industries drew more than 90 industry experts and
leaders sharing insights at over 30 sessions. ALMAC this year
attracted more than 14,000 online and physical participants from
over 50 countries and regions.
Themed "The Future of the Sustainable Supply Chain: Connectivity,
Collaboration, Innovation", the hybrid-format conference attracted
industry players from around the world who expanded business
connections and explored partnership opportunities both
face-to-face and virtually. Satellite conference venues across
Mainland China, the wider Asian region, Australia and Europe also
hosted physical events. In addition to relaying the conference from
Hong Kong, some satellite venues invited experts to address
logistics issues and share their experiences as well as join
face-to-face exchanges and business matching activities.
Collaboration on supply chain integration to create
opportunities
In the first Power Dialogue session, industry leaders discussed how
Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) economies create
opportunities by integrating regional trade and supply chains, and
discussed strategic plans to capture opportunities. Daryl Tay,
President, North Asia District of UPS Parcel Delivery Service, said
RCEP opened huge opportunities in Asia. Regional collaboration was
the key, so it was important to help SMEs understand the agreements
and capitalise on RCEP opportunities.
GBA, decarbonisation and sustainable development
Connectivity is a major component of cooperation among the
Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (GBA) cities. The two
maritime forums on day one brought together experts from maritime
and technology sectors to examine Hong Kong's unique role as an
international maritime hub. Speakers discussed shipping
sustainability, decarbonisation and digitalisation through
practical collaborative action and uncovered potential
opportunities and benefits switching to sustainable and digitalised
shipping. Simon Bennett, Deputy Secretary General of International
Chamber of Shipping, said moves towards sustainable supply chains
through measures, such as greener fuels, played a key role in
supply chain optimisation. Limited time meant it was important that
economic measures be developed at a global level because, despite
positive progress, investors needed a prompt signal, while fuel
producers and shipowners should have incentives to invest in new
fuel uptake.
Exhibitors showcase logistics solutions
Complementing the conference, an exhibition featured more than 50
stalls showcasing supply chain solutions and innovative logistics
technologies to help SMEs enhance supply chain management. The
HKTDC organised business matching meetings for participants and
exhibitors to facilitate collaboration.
Hong Kong Maritime Week flagship event
ALMAC is the flagship event of Hong Kong Maritime Week, organised
by the Hong Kong Maritime and Port Board. The sixth Hong Kong
Maritime Week runs from 20 to 26 November to showcase the vibrant
Hong Kong maritime industry and promote Hong Kong as a preferred
base for maritime business.
ALMAC: https://www.almac.hk/main/en/
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About HKTDC
The Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) is a statutory body
established in 1966 to promote, assist and develop Hong Kong's
trade. With 50 offices globally, including 13 in Mainland China,
the HKTDC promotes Hong Kong as a two-way global investment and
business hub. The HKTDC organises international exhibitions,
conferences and business missions to create business opportunities
for companies, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises
(SMEs), in the mainland and international markets. The HKTDC also
provides up-to-date market insights and product information via
research reports and digital news channels. For more information,
please visit: www.hktdc.com/aboutus. Follow us on Twitter @hktdc
and LinkedIn.
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