With the theme of “Actions in the Belt and Road Initiative with Innovation and Technology”, the Logistics and Supply Chain MultiTech R&D Centre (LSCM) held its annual event “LSCM Logistics Summit 2018” on October 5.

At the event, LSCM signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) for the launch of the HK-Zhuhai Trade Facilitation Platform with The People’s Government of Zhuhai, to set up a collaboration in economies among Hong Kong, Mainland China and other countries. As the first electronic information platform connecting Hong Kong industries and electronic ports in Mainland China, this collaborative initiative signifies a breakthrough in the future development of Hong Kong’s logistics and supply chain management sector.

Mr Nicholas Yang, Secretary for Innovation and Technology, officiated at the event and delivered the opening remarks, “With advantages in R&D capabilities and well connection to the rest of the world, Hong Kong has been bestowed at the national level to serve as an international innovation and technology hub.” He feels confident that Hong Kong will be creating more new opportunities in realizing the vision of Belt and Road Initiative with the concerted efforts of the industry, academia, R&D centres, and the Government in promoting the innovation and technology development of Hong Kong.

The Summit also brought together government officials, industry leaders and professionals to exchange views on how to mobilise innovative technologies to develop the Hong Kong logistics and supply chain industry, as well as other businesses. In addition to the keynote speeches, LSCM and its partner organizations showcased a series of their latest innovative technologies.