The newly established Maritime & Port Board held its first meeting today to discuss the maritime and port industries' long-term strategies and directions with a view to maintaining the competitiveness of the Hong Kong Port.
Board chairman and Secretary for Transport & Housing Prof Anthony Cheung said the National 13th Five-Year Plan has expressed clear support for Hong Kong to consolidate and enhance its position as an international transportation centre.
"Coupled with the business opportunities brought about by the national Belt & Road Initiative, our maritime industry enjoys much room and advantages for further advancement."
Members at the meeting considered that Hong Kong should build on its existing foundation to develop further by implementing measures to spur the growth of its maritime cluster and create a business-friendly environment for the industry.
"At the same time we will engage the industry actively to step up efforts to promote Hong Kong's role as a super-connector in overseas and Mainland markets," Prof Cheung noted.
The Chief Executive proposed in his 2016 Policy Address to establish the board by merging two advisory bodies, namely the Maritime Industry Council and the Port Development Council.
The members of the high-level steering body were appointed on April 1.
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