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STL visits Shanghai (with photos)
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     ​The Secretary for Transport and Logistics, Ms Mable Chan, paid a two-day visit to Shanghai and met with local government officials as well as trade representatives on transport and logistics issues.

     Upon her arrival yesterday (June 16), Ms Chan first had a meeting with the Director of the Shanghai Municipal Transportation Commission, Mr Yu Fulin, and other officials to exchange views on issues of mutual interest, including traffic management, shipping and aviation. She also visited an all-electric ferry, which commenced operation in April, to learn about Shanghai's progress in promoting green transport.

     She subsequently met with representatives of the China Shipowners' Association to give an overview of the latest developments of Hong Kong's maritime services. She encouraged Mainland shipowners and shipping enterprises to register their ships in Hong Kong. Hong Kong ranks fourth globally in shipping registration and the quality of the Hong Kong flag has long been internationally renowned, with its port detention rate consistently among the top three lowest in the world. Additionally, the Government will introduce tax concessions for commodity trading, further generating new impetus for the maritime services sector. Combined with the market influence of Mainland shipowners and the shipping sector, this initiative will reinforce the influence of the country in the international shipping community.

     Ms Chan visited the Yangshan Port in Shanghai today (June 17) to gain insights into the operations of its automated terminal. She said, "The Port of Shanghai and ports in Hong Kong are advancing in unison towards greening, digitalisation and adoption of smart technologies. The visit has deepened exchanges between the two sides on high-quality port development and allowed us to draw on Yangshan Port's experience to facilitate discussions with port operators on a roadmap for the smart transformation of Hong Kong's ports. The Port of Shanghai leverages technology to drive port development, and I look forward to further strengthening exchanges and co-operation with it in the future, consolidating and enhancing Hong Kong's strengths as the 'southern gateway' of the country."

     She continued that Shanghai and Hong Kong are both vital shipping centres to the country, ranking third and fourth respectively in the 2024 Xinhua-Baltic International Shipping Centre Development Index Report. She expressed hope that through this visit and exchanges, both cities can work together to strive toward the country's strategic goal of becoming a maritime powerhouse and explore opportunities for deeper collaboration.

     Ms Chan concluded her duty visit to Shanghai and returned to Hong Kong this afternoon.
 
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The Secretary for Transport and Logistics, Ms Mable Chan, began her visit to Shanghai yesterday (June 16). Photo shows Ms Chan (second right) meeting with the Director of the Shanghai Municipal Transportation Commission, Mr Yu Fulin (second left), and other officials to exchange views on issues of mutual interest.
The Secretary for Transport and Logistics, Ms Mable Chan, began her visit to Shanghai yesterday (June 16). Photo shows Ms Chan (second left) visiting a local all-electric passenger ferry to learn about its operation.
The Secretary for Transport and Logistics, Ms Mable Chan, began her visit to Shanghai yesterday (June 16). Photo shows Ms Chan visiting a local all-electric passenger ferry to learn about its operation.
The Secretary for Transport and Logistics, Ms Mable Chan, began her visit to Shanghai yesterday (June 16). Photo shows Ms Chan (right) visiting a local all-electric passenger ferry and having a conversation with a crew member.
The Secretary for Transport and Logistics, Ms Mable Chan, began her visit to Shanghai yesterday (June 16). Photo shows Ms Chan (second left) meeting with representatives of the China Shipowners' Association to give an overview of the latest developments of Hong Kong's maritime services.
The Secretary for Transport and Logistics, Ms Mable Chan, began her visit to Shanghai yesterday (June 16). Photo shows Ms Chan (fifth left) with representatives of the China Shipowners' Association after their meeting.
The Secretary for Transport and Logistics, Ms Mable Chan, continued her visit to Shanghai today (June 17). Photo shows Ms Chan inspecting the Yangshan Port to gain insights into the operations of its fourth-phase automated terminal.
The Secretary for Transport and Logistics, Ms Mable Chan, continued her visit to Shanghai today (June 17). Photo shows Ms Chan (right) inspecting the Yangshan Port and learning about long-distance operations.
The Secretary for Transport and Logistics, Ms Mable Chan, continued her visit to Shanghai today (June 17). Photo shows Ms Chan inspecting the Yangshan Port to gain insights into the operations of its fourth-phase automated terminal.
The Secretary for Transport and Logistics, Ms Mable Chan, continued her visit to Shanghai today (June 17). Photo shows Ms Chan (third left) and representatives of a port operator after inspecting the fourth-phase automated terminal of the Yangshan Port.