London ETO Promotes Hong Kong's Maritime Hub Status at International Reception in London

London ETO promotes Hong Kong as international maritime centre

The Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in London (London ETO), with the support of the Marine Department, hosted a reception at the headquarters of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) in London on May 14 (London time) to promote Hong Kong's position as an international maritime centre.

In her welcome remarks, the Director-General of London ETO, Miss Fiona Chau, highlighted Hong Kong's role as a maritime "super connector" linking the East and the West, and outlined the Government's initiatives to promote smart port and green shipping, including the development of the Port Community System and efforts to advance green fuel bunkering. She said the city's position as an international maritime centre is underpinned by a comprehensive and robust maritime services cluster, offering a wide range of professional services, including legal and arbitration services, shipbroking, marine insurance and ship finance.

The reception was attended by over 300 guests, includingthe Secretary-General of the IMO, Mr Arsenio Dominguez, delegates from IMO member states, senior representatives of international maritime organisations, and prominent shipowner representatives based in London.

The Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in London, with the support of the Marine Department, held a reception at the headquarters of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) on May 14 (London time). The reception was attended by over 300 guests, including delegates from IMO member states, senior representatives of international maritime organisations, and prominent shipowner representatives based in London. Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

The Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in London, with the support of the Marine Department, held a reception at the headquarters of the International Maritime Organization on May 14 (London time). Photo shows a lion dance performance at the reception. Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

The Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in London (London ETO), with the support of the Marine Department, held a reception at the headquarters of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) on May 14 (London time). Photo shows (from left) the Marine Adviser, Permanent Representative to the IMO and Regional Head (London) of the Hong Kong Shipping Registry, Mr Ben Lau; the Director-General of London ETO, Miss Fiona Chau; and the Secretary-General of the IMO, Mr Arsenio Dominguez, at the reception. Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

The Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in London (London ETO), with the support of the Marine Department, held a reception at the headquarters of the International Maritime Organization on May 14 (London time). Photo shows the Director-General of London ETO, Miss Fiona Chau, delivering a speech at the reception. Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

TAC briefed on proposed regulatory details for ride-hailing services

The following is issued on behalf of the Transport Advisory Committee:

The Transport Advisory Committee (TAC) was briefed today (May 18) on the proposed regulatory details for ride-hailing services by the Government.

With advancements in technology and changing travel patterns, booking and providing personalised point-to-point transport services through online channels have become an international trend. Various sectors of society, including the public, the taxi trade and ride-hailing platform companies, expect the Government to regulate ride-hailing services as soon as possible. This will facilitate the public's diverse travel needs and meanwhile foster a healthy and sustainable competitive environment for the overall personalised point-to-point transport service industry.

The TAC Chairman, Professor Wong Sze-chun, said, "The TAC welcomes the Government's proposal on the regulatory details for ride-hailing services, which is based on the consensus reached by society last year on three major policy objectives, that is, "people-oriented, complementary coexistence, overall control". The proposal imposes regulation from three aspects, namely platforms, vehicles and drivers, to safeguard passenger safety and rights, and to meet and facilitate the public's travel needs.

"The TAC suggests that, following the implementation of the regulatory regime, the Government conduct dynamic assessments in light of market developments and actual operational situations, and review in a timely manner whether adjustments to the number of ride-hailing vehicles are warranted. Meanwhile, taxis can continue to maintain their current advantages, coexisting and complementing ride-hailing services, and jointly playing a supporting role in the overall public transport system to meet passengers' needs."

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