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| 13.10.98">
| ES
| The Administration briefed Members on the development and competitiveness of the Hong Kong container port. [Paper]
While Hong Kong continued to be the world's largest container port for a few years, members cast doubt on the proposed construction of terminals no. 10 and 11 in view of the high terminal handling charges in Hong Kong and competition from ports in South China and neighboring countries.
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| 25.1.99
| ES
| The Administration briefed the Panel on a series of new initiatives taken by the Government to promote Hong Kong as an international shipping centre. [Paper]
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| 26.1.00
| PWSC
| PWSC considered a commitment to upgrade 113AP to Category A at an estimated cost of $24.9 million in money-of-the-day prices for West Tuen Mun Port Development Feasibility Study for the proposed Container Terminal 10 (CT10).[Paper]
The then Chairman of ES Panel remarked that formal consultation with the Panel should not be regarded to have taken place by the mere circulation of information papers. Moreover, members queried the future demand for port facilities. In view of members' concerns, the item was withdrawn by the Administration.
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| 15.3.00
| CQ
| Hon David CHU raised a question on the competition faced by local container port business on behalf of Hon CHOY So-yuk.[Hansard "page 28"]
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| 27.3.00
| ES
| The Panel discussed the paper on "Promoting competitiveness of Hong Kong as a logistics centre in the region". [Paper]
On the initiatives of developing logistics business in Hong Kong, members noted that a Committee on Logistics Service Development would be formed under the Port and Maritime Board (PMB) to provide a forum for the exchange of views between the public and private organizations amongst the port and maritime sector, the aviation sector and the freight sector.
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| 26.2.01
| ES
| The Panel discussed the paper on "Container Terminals and Port Facilities in Hong Kong" [Paper]
The Administration provided a follow-up paper entitled "Port Development and the Container Freight Industry" at members' request. [Follow-up paper]
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| 4.4.01
| CQ
| Hon HUI Cheung-ching raised a question on the operation of container terminals. [Hansard "page 10"]
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| 26.11.01
| ES
| Members were briefed on the findings of the latest review of the Port Development Strategy Review (PDSR). [Paper] and discussed a paper entitled "Logistics Hong Kong" which sets out the Administration's plan to strengthen the infrastructure of Hong Kong to support the development and promotion of Hong Kong as the preferred international and regional logistics hub. [Paper]
Members noted that the Steering Committee on Logistics Development (LOGSCOM) was established to provide policy steer for and accelerates measures to enhance Hong Kong's status as the preferred international transportation and logistics hub in Asia. The Hong Kong Logistics Development Council (LOGSCOUNCIL) would implement LOGSCOM directives and provide a forum for the public and private sectors to exchange views and develop measures to promote logistics development.
On new container terminal, some members cast doubt on the need of CT10. The Administration advised that it would conduct a follow-up study to examine the need of CT10 and support transport infrastructure.
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| 28.11.01
| CQ
| Hon HUI Cheung-ching raised a question on the coordination of port facilities in Guangdong and Hong Kong. [Hansard "page 31"]
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| 18.12.01
| ES
| The Administration briefed Members on the proposed reorganization of the PMB Division into a new Port, Maritime and Logistics Development Unit in the Economic Services Bureau (ESB) and creation of an Administrative Officer Staff post to support the "Logistics Hong Kong" initiative. The Administration intended to submit the staffing proposal to the Establishment Subcommittee for consideration but the proposal was shelved subsequently. [Paper]
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| 19.12.01
| CM
| A motion moved by Hon HUI Cheung-ching on strengthening co-operation with Guangdong in developing the logistics industry and amended by Hon SIN Chung-kai was passed. [Hansard "page 181"]
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| 29.5.02
| CQ
| Hon Albert CHAN raised a question on the delay in commissioning of Container Terminal No.9 [Hansard "page 61"]
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| 12.6.02
| CQ
| Hon HUI Cheung-ching raised a question on long customs clearance time for cross-boundary container trucks. [Hansard "page 75"]
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| 19.6.02
| CQ
| Hon Albert CHAN raised a question on alleged breach of Land Grant Conditions by River Trade Terminal (RTT) Company Limited. [Hansard "Page 70"]
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| 29.7.02
| ES
| The Administration briefed members on the work priorities in economic development. [Paper] On logistics development, members noted that the Administration had been exploring the feasibility of establishing a Digital Trade and Transportation Network System (DTTN).
Remarks: The DTTN is a platform that provides interconnection among the industry stakeholders and related community systems to facilitate information flow and enhance efficiency.
On RTT, a member followed up the LegCo question raised on 19 June 2002 concerning suspected breach of the land grant conditions of the RTT Company Limited, which operated the Tuen Mun River Trade Terminal, by conducting at the terminal a sideline business of cargo handling services for ocean-going vessels. The Administration explained that it was examining the subject matter and undertook to provide further information once available. A written reply was provided by the Administration subsequently on 21 October 2003. [Follow-up paper]
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| 11.12.02
| CQ
| Hon HUI Cheung-ching raised a question on Shenzhen authorities' plan to construct major logistics park region and its impact on Hong Kong. [Hansard "page 57" ]
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| 11.12.02
| CQ
| Hon HUI Cheung-ching raised a question on Shenzhen authorities' plan to provide additional container berths. [Hansard "page 82"]
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| 13.1.03
| ES
| The Administration outlined the work initiatives in economic infrastructure for 2003. [Policy Address 2003]
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| 21.5.03
| CQ
| Hon CHOY So-yuk raised a question on the co-ordination of port development in Hong Kong and Pearl River Delta. [Hansard "page 18"]
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| 28.7.03
| ES
| The Panel discussed the paper on the progress in the development of DTTN. [Paper]
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| 19.11.03
| CQ
| Hon HUI Cheung-ching raised questions on the outlook of container freight industry and the terminal facilities by the year 2010. [Hansard "page 12"]
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| 15.1.04
| ES
| The Panel was briefed on the Administration's policy initiatives 2004 and the progress of initiatives 2003. [Paper]
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| 22.11.04
| ES
| The Panel discussed the "Study on Hong Kong Port -Master Plan 2020"[Paper]
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| 7.12.04
| ES
| The Panel discussed the Administration's plan to conduct an Expression of Interest exercise on the Lantau Logistics Park project [Paper]
Background brief prepared by the Secretariat.[Background brief]
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| 6.12.06
| CQ
| Hon WONG Ting-kwong raised questions on Development of a logistics park on Lantau Island. [Hansard "page 82"]
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| 14.11.07
| CQ
| Hon WONG Ting-kwong raised a question on Cross-boundary ferry services. [Hansard "page 64"]
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| 14.11.07
| CQ
| Hon KWOK Ka-ki raised a question on Provision of a helipad in Wan Chai [Hansard "page 68"]
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| 4.2.09
| CQ
| Hon Miriam LAU Kin-yee raised a question on Cross-boundary passenger ferry services. [Hansard "page 44"]
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| 4.3.09
| CM
| A motion moved by Hon WONG Ting-kwong on Actively implementing complementary policies for the Outline of the Plan for the Reform and Development of the Pearl River Delta and amended by Dr Hon Samson TAM Wai-ho and Hon Mrs Regina IP LAU Suk-yee was passed. [Hansard "page 74"]
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| 22.4.09
| CM
| Hon Paul TSE Wai-chun raised a question on Services for cruise travellers. [Hansard "page 55"]
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| 27.4.09
| EDEV
| The Panel discussed on Bunker Oil Pollution (Liability and Compensation) Bill. [Paper]
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| 27.4.09
| EDEV
| The Panel discussed on Proposed revision of fees and charges under the purview of the Marine Department. [Paper]
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| 6.5.09
| CQ
| Hon Jeffrey LAM Kin-fung raised a question on Promoting cruise travelling on Hong Kong-based cruise liners. [Hansard "page 39"]
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| 20.5.09
| CQ
| Hon Ronny TONG Ka-wah raised a question on New cruise terminal at Kai Tak [Hansard "page 20"]
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| 25.5.09
| EDEV
| The Administration briefed members on development of a new cruise terminal at Kai Tak [Paper]
Development to date presented in background brief prepared by the Secretariat [background brief]
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| 10.6.09
| PWSC
| PWSC endorsed a commitment to the development of Government Helipad at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre. [Paper]
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| 10.6.09
| CQ
| Hon Regina IP LAU Suk-yee raised a question on Challenges faced by Hong Kong as a maritime and logistics centre [Hansard "page 73"]
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| 3.7.09
| FC |
FC approved the proposal on the commitment to the development of Government Helipad at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre, endorsed by PWSC on 10.6.09. [Paper]
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| 23.7.09
| EDEV
| The Panel circulated to members the Administration's response to the concerns raised by Hon Tanya CHAN [Paper]
The Panel circulated to members the Administration's response to the concerns raised by Hon Abraham SHEK [Paper]
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| 16.11.09
| EDEV
| The Administration briefed members on Pilotage (Dues) (Amendment) Order 2009 [Paper]
Development to date presented in background brief prepared by the Secretariat [background brief]
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| 16.11.09
| EDEV
| The Administration briefed members on Proposed Fee Regulation made under the Bunker Oil Pollution (Liability and Compensation) Bill [Paper]
Development to date presented in background brief prepared by the Secretariat [background brief]
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| 28.6.10
| EDEV
| Administration's paper on Framework Agreement on Hong Kong/Guangdong Co-operation - Logistics development [Paper]
Background brief on Framework Agreement on Hong Kong/Guangdong Co-operation - Logistics development prepared by the Secretariat [background brief]
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| 27.6.11
| EDEV
| Administration's paper on development of a logistics cluster in Kwai Tsing area [Paper]
Development to date presented in background brief prepared by the Secretariat [background brief]
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