STL welcomes collaboration with International Chamber of Shipping to co-host second Global Maritime Trade Summit in Hong Kong
The Secretary for Transport and Logistics, Ms Mable Chan, met with the Secretary General of the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS), Mr Guy Platten, and his designated successor, Mr Thomas Kazakos, today (May 12) to solidify plans for theHong Kong Special Administrative Region(HKSAR) Government and the ICS to co-host the secondGlobal Maritime Trade Summit (the Summit)during Hong Kong Maritime Week in November this year.
"The HKSAR Government treasures our close partnership with the ICS and the global maritime industry. Being a staunch advocate of free trade with zero tariffs and a level-playing field for businesses, we hope that our co-hosting of the upcoming Summit with the ICS will reinforce our shared vision of a connected, efficient, and resilient maritime ecosystem for the common interest of the global maritime community. The Transport and Logistics Bureau will spare no effort to leverage on Hong Kong's status as an international maritime centre to ensure the event's success," said Ms Chan.
"Geopolitical tensions are on the rise and fragmentation is disrupting global trade patterns. This creates significant challenges for our sector and for economies. The ability to hold this forum again in Hong Kong, one of the world's key trade hubs, with both industry leaders and policymakers, creates an ideal opportunity to develop a clearer understanding of the benefits and opportunities of global trade. We look forward to working with the HKSAR Government in making this second Summit a valuable addition to advance global understanding," said Mr Platten.
The inaugural Summit held in the Hong Kong Maritime Week in November 2024 was attended by ministers of foreign governments, leaders of international organisations and industry luminaries from around the world. The two-day Summit set a high benchmark for fostering international dialogue on critical issues facing global trade and shipping and exploring innovative solution to address pressing challenges facing the industry. The Transport and Logistics Bureau will work closely with the ICS in the coming months to bring the second Summit into fruition. Further details will be announced in due course.
STL welcomes collaboration with International Chamber of Shipping to co-host second Global Maritime Trade Summit in Hong Kong Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
STL welcomes collaboration with International Chamber of Shipping to co-host second Global Maritime Trade Summit in Hong Kong Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
STL welcomes collaboration with International Chamber of Shipping to co-host second Global Maritime Trade Summit in Hong Kong Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
Labour Department highly concerned about fatal work accident that happened in Tai Po today
The Labour Department (LD) is highly concerned about a fatal work accident that happened at a food factory in Tai Po this morning (June 24), in which a male worker fell from the tail lift of a truck to the ground while working thereon. He was certified dead later in hospital. The LD is saddened by death of the worker and expresses its deepest sympathy to his family.
The LD's spokesman said, "We commenced an immediate on-site investigation as soon as we were notified of the accident and have issued a suspension notice to the employer concerned, suspending the use of the relevant tail lift. The employer cannot resume the work process until the LD is satisfied that suitable measures to abate the relevant risks have been taken."
The spokesman added, "We will complete the investigation as soon as possible to identify the cause of the accident, ascertain the liability of the relevant duty holder and recommend improvement measures. We will take actions pursuant to the law if there is any violation of the work safety legislation."
To prevent employees from falling from the tail lift of a truck while working thereon, the LD reminds employers to take suitable safety measures, including providing an effective fall protective system to relevant employees and ensuring them to take the related fall protective measures; and affixing warning notices at prominent positions to alert employees of the falling hazards.
The general duty provisions of the Occupational Safety and Health Ordinance require employers to provide safe working environments, plant and systems of work for their employees. Those who contravene the relevant provisions are liable to a maximum fine of $10 million and imprisonment for two years.
In regard to today's accident, the LD will issue a Work Safety Alert through its mobile application "OSH 2.0", website and email, giving a brief account of the accident concerned to duty holders, workers' unions, professional bodies of safety practitioners and others, and reminding the industry of the importance of following safety precautionary measures to prevent a recurrence of similar accidents.
The LD will also remind the employer concerned of the liability for employees' compensation under the Employees' Compensation Ordinance, assist family members of the deceased to claim employees' compensation and closely follow up on the case. For those with financial difficulties, the LD will assist them to apply for appropriate emergency funds. Subject to the needs and wishes of family members of the deceased, the LD will also liaise with the Social Welfare Department for financial or other assistance.
For the sake of securing the safety and health of employees at work, the LD appeals to employers to provide plant and systems of work that are safe and without risks to health. Employees should also co-operate with their employers, adopt all safety measures and use personal protective equipment provided properly to avoid endangering their own work safety and that of other workers.
