Hong Kong Maritime and Port Development Board 香港海運港口發展局

11/09/2026

⚓ 香港傑出海事甲板及輪機實習生嘉許計劃2026 🏆

提名現已開放!!

如果船公司旗下有合乎以下資格嘅優秀甲板或輪機實習生，想佢哋嘅貢獻被看見，就即刻提名佢哋啦! 呢份榮譽屬於連接世界嘅香港年輕人！👨‍✈️

✅香港特別行政區永久性居民
✅屬以下其中一項：
提名截止日期前18個月內完成實習
或
受僱於香港船公司，以及具備至少12個月遠洋服務工作經驗

提名期：即日起至 2026年9月25日
頒獎：2026年11月香港海運週
主辦：香港海運港口發展局、香港海事博物館

🔗 詳情及提名
https://www.hkmpdb.gov.hk/tc/event-details-202611b.html
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⚓Hong Kong Outstanding Maritime Deck and Engine Cadets Recognition Scheme 2026 🏆

Nominations now open!!

If your company has outstanding deck or engine cadets who meet the criteria below and you want their contribution to be seen — nominate them now! This honour belongs to the young people who connect the world! 👨‍✈️

✅ Permanent resident of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region
✅ And either:
completed cadetship within 18 months before the nomination deadline
or
employed by a Hong Kong shipping company, with at least 12 months’ sea-going service

Nomination period: now to 25 September 2026
Award presentation: Hong Kong Maritime Week, November 2026
Organised by: Hong Kong Maritime and Port Development Board and Hong Kong Maritime Museum

🔗 Details & nomination
https://www.hkmpdb.gov.hk/en/event-details-202611b.html

#香港海運港口發展局 #香港傑出海事甲板及輪機實習生嘉許計劃2026 #海員 #遠洋船員 #香港海運週 #甲板 #輪機

04/09/2026

【首度聯乘】HKMPDB × 信德海事網 首辦滬港航運業界交流會｜9月24日 上海見！

香港海運港口發展局 (HKMPDB) 首度聯乘信德海事網，於 2026年9月24日 假上海凱賓斯基大酒店隆重舉辦「香港—上海航運業界交流會」。
今次交流會以「金融賦能・法律護航：滬港航運業攜手航向淨零目標」為主題，匯聚滬港兩地航運、海運專業服務、金融、法律等界別的重量級代表，聚焦兩大核心議題：

* 綠色金融如何支持航運業低碳轉型

* 高增值海運服務業如何助力國際航運中心加速發展

交流會設有主題演講及專題小組討論，交流會後將舉行交流午宴，為兩地業界在輕鬆氛圍下深度對接，發掘合作機遇。
香港作為中國的「南大門」，憑藉「一國兩制」的獨特優勢，一直擔當連接內地與全球航運業的重要橋樑，在航運金融、海事法律、保險及專業服務等領域擁有獨特優勢。上海作為長三角經濟帶的龍頭，依託龐大的港口吞吐量與完整的航運產業體系，在綠色能源、數智轉型等新賽道上持續引領發展。
是次交流會匯聚滬港兩地航運業界精英，旨在搭建國家兩大國際航運中心之間的高層次對話與合作橋樑，促進兩地在綠色航運、金融服務及高增值海運服務等領域優勢互補、務實合作，共同把握全球航運業綠色轉型帶來的機遇。

現誠邀航運及相關業界人士踴躍參與，名額有限，先到先得！
https://mp.weixin.qq.com/s/-UsJmzgWF2yFmGZkRRgJ0g

【First-Ever Collaboration】HKMPDB × XinDe Marine News – Inaugural Hong Kong–Shanghai Maritime Connect | See You in Shanghai on 24 September!

The Hong Kong Maritime and Port Development Board (“HKMPDB”) is teaming up with Xinde Marine News for the very first time to present the Hong Kong–Shanghai Maritime Connect – and it’s happening on 24 September 2026 at the Grand Kempinski Hotel Shanghai.
Under the theme “Empowering with Finance, Safeguarding with Law: Hong Kong and Shanghai Join Forces to Navigate Towards Net Zero”, we are bringing together top-tier representatives from the shipping, maritime services, finance, legal sectors across both cities to discuss on two key issues:

* How can green finance accelerate the shipping industry’s green transformation?

* How can high-value-added maritime services propel our international maritime centres to the next level?

Expect a keynote address, dynamic panel discussions, and a networking luncheon afterwards – because real opportunities are born over good conversation.
Hong Kong is China’s Southern Gateway – a unique bridge between the Chinese Mainland and the global maritime industry, thanks to our unique advantages under the “One Country, Two Systems” and its deep-rooted strengths in ship finance, maritime law, insurance, and professional services. Shanghai, as the powerhouse of the Yangtze River Economic Belt, is charging ahead in green energy and digital–intelligent transformation, backed by immense port throughput and a full-spectrum shipping ecosystem.
This Exchange is where these two maritime heavyweights meet – to connect, to collaborate, and to seize the opportunities of the industry’s green revolution together.

Come join us. Spaces are limited, so don't wait! See you on 24 September in Shanghai!
https://mp.weixin.qq.com/s/-UsJmzgWF2yFmGZkRRgJ0g

02/09/2026

香港海運港口發展局恭賀香港港口達成重大里程碑，順利為一艘 23,000 標箱的超大型貨櫃船完成 8,335 次裝卸紀錄，充分展現出本港港口高效率的處理能力及運營優勢。香港憑藉零活調度與流暢的轉運服務，減少船舶在港停留時間，持續為全球船公司和貨主締造實質價值。

HKMPDB congratulates Hong Kong Port on the incredible milestone of completing 8,335 moves for a 23,000 TEU ULCV. This demonstrates the world-class productivity and trusted reliability of our port. Through swift turnarounds and seamless transshipment services, Hong Kong continues to shorten port stays and create real value for shipping lines and cargo owners worldwide.

【再創里程碑！香港港口刷新單航次裝卸歷史紀錄】

香港港口業務發展再創重要里程碑。香港海港聯盟 (HKSPA) 近日成功為地中海航運公司旗下船身長近 400 米及載貨量超過 23,000 標箱的超大型貨櫃船 MSC FEBE 處理了 8,335 次貨櫃裝卸。相較於一般超大型船舶每次掛靠平均處理約 3,000 至 4,000 次裝卸，這次的處理量大幅提升超過一倍，刷新了香港單一船舶掛靠的最高裝卸量紀錄。該船在抵港後即時靠泊葵青貨櫃碼頭，在靠泊超過 80 小時期間全速運作以完成整項大型操作。作業高峰期間每部岸邊吊機平均每小時更處理超過 34 次裝卸，展現出極高的作業效率。

這次順利完成大批量的貨櫃操作，充分體現了香港港口在碼頭調度、後勤協調以及應對龐大吞吐量需求時的高效操作與穩健實力。

運輸及物流局局長陳美寶高度肯定港口營運商的高效率運作。她在談及這項令人鼓舞的業界突破時表示：「這項新紀錄印證了香港港口具備強大的貨櫃處理能力與高效的運作水平，因而不會出現擠塞的情況，充分彰顯了香港港口的補時港優勢。面對較日常平均高出逾倍的裝卸需求，葵青貨櫃碼頭憑藉靈活調度圓滿完成新目標，充分彰顯了香港作為一個高效及可靠的國際航運樞紐，在聯通全球航運貿易方面的優勢。」

香港特區政府將與業界繼續緊密合作，鞏固和提升香港港口的獨特優勢，為全球供應鏈提供穩定且高效的服務。

[Another milestone achieved! Hong Kong Port sets new record for container moves in a single vessel call]

Hong Kong’s port sector has reached another important milestone. The Hong Kong Seaport Alliance (HKSPA) recently completed a record-breaking 8,335 container moves for MSC FEBE, an ultra-large container vessel (ULCV) operated by Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC). The ship, measuring nearly 400 metres in length with a capacity of over 23,000 TEUs, far exceeded the typical 3,000 to 4,000 moves handled per call for similar vessels, more than doubling the usual volume and setting a new high for a single vessel call in Hong Kong. Upon arrival, the vessel berthed immediately at Kwai Tsing Container Terminals (KTCTs), where operations ran at full capacity throughout its more than 80-hour stay. At peak periods, each quay crane achieved an average of over 34 moves per hour, demonstrating exceptional operational efficiency.

The successful handling of this large-scale operation highlights Hong Kong Port’s robust capabilities in terminal scheduling, back-end coordination, and managing surges in throughput demand.

The Secretary for Transport and Logistics Bureau Ms Mable Chan, highly commends the port operators for their high-efficiency operations. Speaking on this encouraging industry breakthrough, she said, “this new record confirms Hong Kong Port’s strong container-handling capability and high operational efficiency, coupled with the absence of congestion, fully showcasing Hong Kong Port’s advantages as a “catch-up port”. Facing handling demands more than double the daily average, KTCTs completed this new target through flexible scheduling, underscoring Hong Kong’s strengths as an efficient and reliable international maritime centre in connecting global maritime trade.”

The Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government will continue to work closely with the industry to consolidate and enhance Hong Kong Port’s unique advantages, providing stable and efficient services for the global supply chain

#香港港口 #航運發展 #國際航運中心 #運輸及物流局

27/08/2026

Join us on November 17, 2026, for the HKMPDB Flagship Summit — Capital Meets Cargo: Financing the Future of Global Trade, in partnership with the Hong Kong Maritime and Port Development Board (HKMPDB) as part of the landmark 10th Anniversary of Hong Kong Maritime Week.

This high-level summit gathers global industry titans, commodity powerhouses, financiers, and policymakers to unpack how capital flows, ship leasing, and risk management empower resilient maritime trade.

📅 Date: November 17, 2026 (Tue)
🕑Time: 2:25 PM – 5:00 PM (Registration starts at 1:45pm)
📍 Venue: Conrad Hong Kong, Pacific Place, 88 Queensway, Admiralty, Hong Kong

Highlights:
• Expert panels covering ship finance, insurance, and commodities
• High-value networking with maritime & financial powerhouses
• Actionable takeaways on risk mitigation and capital growth

🎟 Reserve your seat: https://hkmpdbsummit2026.com/

09/07/2026

【 🎉 第32屆香港國際教育及職業展完美落幕！⚓】

喺啱啱過去嘅週末，我哋參與咗喺會展舉行嘅展覽。好高興可以喺兩日嘅活動當中，同咁多位對海運業有興趣嘅朋友見面同交流🤝。

現場大家都問得好踴躍，特別係關於：
❓「非本科生點樣可以行船？」
❓「海運業嘅晉升階梯係點？」
❓「唔識游水同有近視可唔可以入行？」

好開心我哋嘅團隊能夠為大家解答疑問，提供清晰嘅職涯規劃參考🚢。感謝每一位支持我哋攤位嘅朋友，期待以後喺海運業見到大家💪🌊！

#香港海運港口發展局 #海運業 #本地船舶業 #遠洋航海
#高增值海事服務業 #海班長 #香港國際教育及職業展2026

11/06/2026

【香港海運港口發展局歡迎《2026年税務（修訂）（與航運有關的活動及實物大宗商品交易的税務寬減）條例草案》刊憲】

「優化航運稅務優惠及新增實物大宗商品交易稅務優惠─為香港海運服務業激發新動能」

香港海運港口發展局歡迎政府明天（6月12日）刊憲，公布《2026年税務（修訂）（與航運有關的活動及實物大宗商品交易的税務寬減）條例草案》（下稱《條例草案》）。

《條例草案》有兩大亮點：一，優化現有與航運有關活動的税務優惠；二，引進實物大宗商品交易半税優惠制度。具體而言，《條例草案》的設計，是為了確保香港能夠符合BEPS 2.0下的最新國際稅務規則，讓香港的優惠稅制在BEPS 2.0實施後維持競爭力。《條例草案》將有助鞏固本港高增值海運服務業的發展動力，回應業界一直以來對強化本地海運服務生態系統的訴求。

香港海運港口發展局主席鄭慕智博士表示：「我們樂見政府以具前瞻性的舉措以及一系列精心制定的政策措施，積極回應業界需求。在當前複雜多變的國際地緣政治局勢及貿易環境下，《條例草案》將為本港海運服務業注入實質動力。海運服務業是香港作為國際航運中心的核心支柱，擁有一個充滿活力的海運服務集群，目前匯聚約1 200家港口及航運相關公司。」

關鍵是，針對實物大宗商品交易的專項稅務優惠制度是一項革新性政策，，為香港的高增值海運服務業注入全新動力。大宗商品交易佔全球海運量超過一半，而大宗商品交易商本身正是海運服務生態系統的重要組成部分。透過吸引更多大宗商品交易商落戶香港，這項稅務優惠將為各類高增值海運服務帶來更大需求，並為香港經濟釋放顯著的新增長機遇。

鄭博士引述他今年四月底率領香港海運港口發展局代表團前往日內瓦，出席全球頂尖大宗商品交易商年度會議「Geneva Dry」的經驗時指出：「在我們最近的日內瓦推廣宣傳之旅期間，我與航運及大宗商品交易業界的重要持份者進行交流。他們對建議中針對實物大宗商品交易的新稅務優惠制度表示熱烈歡迎，並認為這是一項極具吸引力的措施。我衷心希望立法會能回應業界的呼聲，盡快通過《條例草案》。」

總括而言，這些措施將推動香港實現成為「全球航運之都」的願景。香港海運港口發展局期待繼續與政府緊密合作，將這些及時的政策舉措，化為業界實實在在的裨益，與政府攜手構建一個更具韌性和競爭力的海運生態圈，在全球不確定因素中成為穩定可靠的基石，進一步鞏固香港作為領先國際航運中心的地位。

【Hong Kong Maritime and Port Development Board welcomes the Gazettal of the Inland Revenue (Amendment) (Tax Concessions for Shipping-related Activities and Physical Commodity Trading) Bill 2026】

“Enhanced shipping tax concessions and new physical commodity trading incentive – sparking new momentum for Hong Kong’s maritime services”

The Hong Kong Maritime and Port Development Board (“the HKMPDB”) welcomes the Government’s gazettal of the Inland Revenue (Amendment) (Tax Concessions for Shipping-related Activities and Physical Commodity Trading) Bill 2026 (“the Bill”) tomorrow (12 June).

The Bill delivers two key highlights: it enhances the existing tax concessions for shipping-related activities, and introduces a new half-rate tax concession regime for physical commodity trading. Specifically, it also ensures compliance with the latest international tax rules under BEPS 2.0. By keeping Hong Kong’s preferential tax regimes competitive post-BEPS 2.0, the Bill will sustain the development momentum of our high value-added maritime services industry, answering industry calls to strengthen the local maritime services ecosystem.

Dr Moses Cheng, Chairman of the HKMPDB, said, “We are pleased to see that the Government has positively responded to the industry’s needs with a forward-looking vision and a package of carefully designed measures. Amid a complex and ever-changing international geopolitical environment and trade landscape, the Bill will give a real boost to Hong Kong’s maritime services industry, a core pillar of our international maritime centre status, supported by a vibrant maritime services cluster comprising around 1,200 port and maritime-related companies.”

Notably, the dedicated preferential tax regime for physical commodity trading is a game-changer, injecting fresh momentum into Hong Kong’s high value-added maritime services sector. Physical commodity trading accounts for more than half of global shipping volume, and commodity traders are themselves an integral part of the maritime services ecosystem. By attracting more commodity traders to establish their presence in Hong Kong, we will ignite greater demand for a wide range of high-value maritime services in Hong Kong and unleash substantial growth opportunities for our economy.

Drawing on his experience of leading a HKMPDB delegation to Geneva for Geneva Dry, an annual conference of the world’s premier global commodity traders, in late April this year, Dr Cheng added, “During this promotional visit to Geneva, I met first-hand with key industry players from the shipping and commodity trading sectors, and they warmly welcomed the proposed new tax concessionary regime for physical commodity trading as a very attractive measure. I sincerely hope that the Legislative Council will pass the Bill swiftly in response to the industry’s call.”

Taken together, these measures will fuel Hong Kong realisation of its aspiration to become a “Global Maritime Capital”. The HKMPDB looks forward to continuing its close collaboration with the Government to catalyse these timely initiatives into tangible benefits for the industry. Together, we will build a more resilient and competitive maritime ecosystem, standing as a stable and reliable anchor amidst global uncertainties, and further consolidating Hong Kong’s status as a leading international maritime centre.

30/04/2026

【🇭🇰🇨🇭 Geneva Dry 2026: Hong Kong Rises to the Occasion】

Following Monday's opening exchange, the Hong Kong Maritime and Port Development Board (HKMPDB) continued its engagement at Geneva Dry from 28 to 29 April 2026 – the world's premier dry bulk shipping conference, now in its third year. For us, this marks a fresh beginning: rising from the ground up, and stepping firmly into the heart of global commodity trading and maritime sectors.

Throughout the conferences and across networking sessions, our delegation – including senior representatives from the industry and the Government of the HKSAR, among them Dr the Hon. Moses Cheng, Mr Jeffrey Chim, and Mr Clarence Leung – carried a clear and consistent message to the hundreds traders and industry leaders gathered here. Hong Kong is not just a gateway to the East, it is a perfect destination for companies eyeing on setting up multiple platforms in China, Asia, and beyond. We offer comprehensive maritime and port related services – from ship finance, legal and arbitration, to insurance, and now, a competitive tax regime for physical commodity traders.

But what makes Hong Kong unique is this: in the eye of a typhoon, we remain calm. Amid intensifying geopolitical tensions, Hong Kong stays steady as the gateway to the Chinese Mainland and Asia – clear-eyed, open, and reliable. That quiet resilience is our real strength.

We are actively liaising, mingling, and extending ourselves into the commodity trading and maritime world. Conversations are ongoing. Relationships are being built. And it's more than conversation – it's commitment. From this year's Geneva Dry – only our first but already determined – we are laying the foundations for what comes next.

#香港海運港口發展局

28/04/2026

【HKMPDB's Visit to Geneva: Networking Event with Propeller Club of Geneva】

Geneva meets Hong Kong: an exclusive exchange. For the first time, the Hong Kong Maritime and Port Development Board (HKMPDB) has visited Geneva to promote our latest developments in the maritime services sector – including key policies and initiatives – and, most importantly, to showcase our unique strengths to Geneva's commodity trading and maritime communities.

On Monday, 27th April 2026, the HKMPDB co-organised a networking event in Geneva with the Propeller Club of Geneva, bringing together senior representatives from the industry and the Government of the HKSAR, and key representatives from Geneva commodity trading and maritime businesses.

As global trade flows evolve, Hong Kong continues to play a pivotal role as a gateway to the Chinese Mainland and the wider Asian market against the backdrop of “One country, two systems” framework. Anchored by our independent judicial power, bilingual common law system, low and simple tax regime, and high degree of global connectivity, Hong Kong remains uniquely positioned to facilitate international trade and investment.

It is precisely these distinctive advantages that we wanted to bring to attention for Geneva's business community. So, we took our message directly to Geneva—highlighting Hong Kong's maritime strengths, our stable and transparent policies, and notably, our new half-rate tax concession for physical commodity traders.

The evening featured insightful sharing from Dr the Hon. Moses Cheng (Chairman of HKMPDB), Mr Jeffrey Chim (Principal Assistant Secretary for Transport and Logistics), and Mr Clarence Leung (Vice President of CDB Aviation), followed by a lively Q&A and networking session. The response was overwhelming – we felt real enthusiasm from attendees, who had many questions about Hong Kong's tax system, our independent economic and judicial powers, and the unique advantages propelling our maritime future.

Together, Geneva and Hong Kong form a strong bond – Geneva's trading and shipping expertise, combined with Hong Kong's global financial, trade and maritime ecosystem—Two capitals, one vision.

This is just the first chapter. Hong Kong will continue sharing its good stories with the world — and we have much more to come. Stay tuned for more updates tomorrow and beyond!

#香港海運港口發展局

16/04/2026

【Resourcing Tomorrow Hong Kong: Advancing Maritime and Trade Leadership】

The Hong Kong Maritime and Port Development Board (HKMPDB) proudly sponsored Resourcing Tomorrow Hong Kong, the inaugural edition of this series in our city — a premier platform bringing together global leaders in commodities, shipping, and trade.

Today (16 April 2026), the HKMPDB Chairman, Dr the Honourable Moses Cheng, GBM, GBS, JP, delivered an inspiring keynote on “Hong Kong – The Rising Commodity Trading Hub in Asia” at the opening session of this two-day event to be held on 16 and 17 April. His address highlighted Hong Kong’s unique position to meet global challenges, drawing on its strategic location at the heart of Asia, world‑class infrastructure, and bilingual common law system under “One Country, Two Systems.” Stability, connectivity, and resilience were emphasised as defining strengths. A new half‑rate tax concessions regime for physical commodity traders would be introduced — a strategic initiative designed to reinforce Hong Kong’s role as Asia’s trusted gateway for global commodity trade. The keynote also underscored the depth of Hong Kong’s maritime cluster, with nearly 1,200 companies offering comprehensive maritime services of high quality ranging from ship leasing and finance to marine insurance, maritime law, and arbitration.

Following the keynote, Dr Cheng joined CNBC onsite for a televised interview. The discussion explored Hong Kong’s resilience amid geopolitical challenges, the strength of its marine insurance ecosystem, opportunities arising from the new tax concessions regime for commodity trading, and leadership in sustainable shipping. Progress in LNG, biodiesel, and methanol bunkering was showcased, positioning the city at the forefront of green maritime innovation. Click here to view the interview: https://www.cnbc.com/video/2026/04/16/how-hong-kong-aims-to-reclaim-its-status-as-a-top-port.html

From the podium to live television, HKMPDB demonstrates our city’s confidence, leadership, and commitment to shaping the future of global maritime and commodity trading.

15/04/2026

【導師培訓支援計劃 🚢💼正式推出】

好消息！！📣「專業培訓課程及考試費用發還計劃」附屬計劃:「導師培訓支援計劃」喺4月2號推出咗啦！！符合資格的申請人（即將被培訓嘅導師）要具備有關知識、專業技能同埋抱負，由佢哋依家做緊同海運有關嘅公司提名，喺完成咗經核准的課程名單中同依家已經批准主題（即綠色燃料）匹配嘅課程後，擔任培訓工作，將相關專業技能和知識傳授比公司內同海運行業的其他從業員。申請人響完成相關課程後，會獲發還80%嘅費用，每個申請人嘅資助上限為30,000港元。喺時候為呢片海洋出一分力啦🌊🤓

計劃全年接受申請，即刻撳入嚟了解更多啦👇
🔗 https://www.tlb.gov.hk/matf/tc/maritime/train-the-trainers.html

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