LSCM Logistics Summit 2019

“Customs to help harness collective strengths in the Greater Bay Area”

Being our country’s south gate and a member of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Development, the Hong Kong Customs assumes the prime roles of “gate keeper” and “trade facilitator” for Hong Kong and the region.  Specifically, the Hong Kong Customs helps pool our strength to win by enhancing the connectivity as well as facilitating trade within the Bay Area.  For instance, to enhance the connectivity, Customs provides highly efficient clearance service at all cross-boundary control points and works closely with Customs administrations in the Bay Area in upholding effective boundary management.  On trade facilitation, the Hong Kong Customs puts in place multi-faceted measures, such as the Single E-lock Scheme, Authorized Economic Operator Programme, Wine Facilitation Scheme, etc.  Looking ahead, the Hong Kong Customs will help put our heads together to succeed by developing the Smart Customs with innovation and technology as key focus so as to further help harness the collective strengths of the Greater Bay Area to seize the opportunities ahead.

Role of “eBRAM ODR” in the Greater Bay Area

eBRAM International Online Dispute Resolution Centre Limited is a start-up, not-for-profit organisation established under Hong Kong law. It was formed in 2018 with the support of:

• Asian Academy of International Law Ltd. (AIIL);
• Hong Kong Bar Association;
• The Law Society of Hong Kong; and
• Logistics and Supply Chain MultiTech R&D Centre Ltd.

eBRAM is currently designing its Online Dispute Resolution (ODR) platform making use of emerging technologies including blockchain, artificial intelligence, soft robot and cloud. Cyber security and data privacy are our main focus to ensure protection of all eBRAM users documents uploaded to the platform and of audio and video communication. The platform is expected to be operational in early 2020.

The presentation will introduce the concept and key functions of the eBRAM. It will focus on how the eBRAM can support business-to-business transactions in the Greater Bay Area (GBA) and beyond by providing a user-friendly and secure online platform for businesses to negotiate contracts and, should any differences arise between businesses, to assist them to resolve their disputes in a fair, cost-effective, speedy and secure manner through negotiation, mediation and arbitration.

The Role of Zhuhai in the Development of Logistics Industry in the Greater Bay Area

The development of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macau Greater Bay Area will bring about more business opportunities to the cities within the region, while fostering growth of their economy.  The HK-Zhuhai Trade Facilitation Platform (eFTP) developed by LSCM is one-stop trade service support platform. It helps to enhance the efficiency of the flow of goods,  thereby cultivating a better business environment.

The speaker will address the role of Zhuhai in the development of logistics industry in the Greater Bay Area and discuss how Guangdong, Hong Kong and Macau could make use of technology to facilitate communication and collaboration so as to enhance the competitiveness of businesses in the region internationally.

Innovation Facilitator@Government : Co-create with Greater Bay Area

The Electrical & Mechanical Services Department (EMSD) is one of the two innovation facilitators of the HK Government tasked to help government departments identify suitable I&T solutions for enhancing service to the public and transforming Hong Kong into a smarter city.

The EMSD serves the purpose by building up collaborative MoC partnerships with local universities and research institutions, establishing the shared we-based platform “E&M InnoPortal”, and organising various promotion activities such as Technology Days, InnoZone, symposiums, etc.  I&T solutions are showcased and shared, as well as matched with the needs of government departments, benefitting the community and driving technological development.

The Greater Bay Area (GBA) as a whole is a vast R&D setup and market, bringing tremendous opportunities to Hong Kong for exchange of technology knowhow, inter-flow of talent, and co-creation of solutions, as well as business opportunities.  The EMSD strives to be a “super connector” in lining up the E&M sectors of GBA cities through MoCs with mainland counterparts, including the Guangzhou Municipal Human Resources & Social Security Bureau, Guangdong Provincial Association for Science & Technology, Guangdong Academy of Sciences, Guangdong Productivity Centre and other professional bodies.  The E&M InnoPortal shall be extended to the GBA for identification of feasibility I&T solutions to meet the local challenges across the GBA cities.  EMSD envisions to contribute in co-creating the GBA cities as an international I&T hub.

The Development and Opportunities of Shenzhen Pingshan District in the Greater Bay Area

Focus: Shenzhen is one of the key cities in the country’s strategic development plan of the Greater Bay Area. Being a major district in the northeast of Shenzhen, Pingshan district will benefit from the Greater Bay Area development. The presentation will focus on the district’s transportation and infrastructure, economic development, industry opportunities, innovation and technology, public facilities for daily necessities, ecological and cultural environment, etc. to discuss how the industry could make use of the potential of the Pingshan district to grasp the opportunities brought about by the Greater Bay Area development.