ENG-2017 — Page 287

14

Transport

Aviation Security

Conventions and agreements on aviation security, issued by the International Civil Aviation Organisation, are implemented through the Aviation Security Ordinance. The Hong Kong Aviation Security Programme stipulates the aviation security requirements for the various operators and service providers at the airport. The Civil Aviation Department monitors the implementation of these requirements to ensure international standards are met.

International Transport and Logistics

Logistics is an important sector of the economy, accounting for 3.2 per cent of Hong Kong's Gross Domestic Product. Given its strategic location, world-class infrastructure and business- friendly environment, the territory is a preferred transport and logistics hub in Asia, aided by its efficient, reliable and well-connected airport and seaport. It is also one of the world's busiest international air cargo centres and container ports. These achievements are attributed to the operators of the services and facilities, the investors, the efficient workforce, and cooperation between the private and public sectors.

Hong Kong is also home to the most productive and efficient container terminals, which are run by renowned international terminal operators. A comprehensive network of container line services connects the port of Hong Kong with destinations across the globe. Operating round the clock, the nine container terminals at Kwai Chung-Tsing Yi provide a total handling capacity of more than 20 million TEUS per year.

Logistics Industry

The government provides the necessary infrastructure and facilitation for Hong Kong's logistics sector to grow. It also promotes closer cooperation with the Mainland, in particular the PRD region, to achieve synergies in logistics development.

The Hong Kong Logistics Development Council is a high-level advisory body chaired by the Secretary for Transport and Housing, providing a forum for the government and industry stakeholders to formulate initiatives to spur the development of the local logistics sector.

Websites

Airport Authority Hong Kong: www.hkairport.com

Civil Aviation Department: www.cad.gov.hk

Cross Boundary Ferry Services: crossboundaryferryservices.mardep.gov.hk

Highways Department: www.hyd.gov.hk

Hong Kong Logistics Development Council: www.logisticshk.gov.hk

Hong Kong Maritime and Port Board: www.hkmpb.gov.hk

Hydrographic Office: www.hydro.gov.hk

Marine Department: www.mardep.gov.hk

Transport and Housing Bureau: www.thb.gov.hk

Transport Department: www.td.gov.hk

223