Organisers

The Hong Kong Polytechnic University

The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) is strategically located in Hung Hom, Kowloon, on a 9.34-hectare site adjacent to the Cross Harbour Tunnel. It is the largest tertiary institution in Hong Kong in terms of number of students, with approximately 28,000 full-time and part- time students. A wide range of courses, which directly meets industrial, commercial and community needs are offered. In addition to meeting Hong Kong’s manpower requirements, PolyU also makes significant contributions towards the territory’s success by providing the public and private sectors with its expanding range of consultancy, professional training, and applied research services. Through these activities, the University maintains a strong partnership with the business and industrial sectors. Over the years, graduates have found their places in various sectors of the society, dedicating their knowledge and expertise to the building and development of Hong Kong’s thriving economy.

Faculty of Business

The Faculty of Business, popularly known as PolyU Business School (PBS), is a globally recognized institution that offers top-tier academic programmes and leads innovative research in business and related fields. It boasts prestigious accreditations from AACSB International (The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business) and EQUIS (EFMD Quality Improvement System). Committed to innovation and societal impact, particularly in Hong Kong and the Greater Bay Area, PBS fosters knowledge transfer through its educational offerings, industry partnerships, and professional community engagement. Its extensive curriculum includes recognised undergraduate and postgraduate programmes across various business disciplines such as logistics, shipping and transport, as well as research programmes leading to MPhil and PhD awards. Faculty members at PBS conduct groundbreaking research, supported by specialised centres and consortia, contributing to its high global research ranking.

Department of Logistics and Maritime Studies

The Department of Logistics and Maritime Studies (LMS) of Faculty of Business strives to provide quality and comprehensive education in logistics and maritime studies at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels for Hong Kong, Chinese Mainland and Asia. The primary aims are to nurture highly effective managers and leaders through the development of contemporary educational materials and the use of innovative and teaching methods. In line with PolyU’s tradition, LMS places strong emphasis on academic and applied research in various areas covering maritime, shipping, ports, supply chain management and transport logistics. It also provides professional training and consultancy services to the industries in such areas as maritime law, logistics IT, containerization, port benchmarking, operations research, simulation, shipping economics, and shipping finance. With close collaboration with the industries and dedication to real world application, LMS can bring the highest quality and the most up-to-date research findings and consultancy experience into classes, which will benefit the industry and the community as a whole. It is what LMS makes a difference in logistics and maritime education.

CY Tung International Centre for Maritime Studies

CY Tung International Centre for Maritime Studies is the founding organiser of the International Forum on Shipping, Ports and Airports. With the passion for creating a world-class heartland of maritime studies, education and consultancy in the Asian region, LMS established the International Centre for Maritime. Developed under PolyU’s Area of Strategic Development Scheme, the Centre is the first of its kind in Hong Kong. The founding of the Centre also underlines the determination of PolyU and LMS to play an essential role in supporting the Chinese Mainland’s strategic direction of developing logistics as a major of national economy. At the same time, the Centre strives to support Hong Kong to reinforce its role as a world renowned international maritime centre. In March 2009, in conjunction with its Opening Ceremony after a major renovation, the Centre was named after the late Mr C.Y. Tung as the CY Tung International Centre for Maritime Studies, in appreciation of a pledge of HK$10 million from The Tung Foundation. With the generous donation, the Centre has embarked on further expansion to provide maritime resources and support for the Department’s students, academics, and industrial partners, and the maritime community as a whole.