| Author: | Ng, Lap-hay Andrew |
| Title: | The competitiveness of logistics industry in Hong Kong |
| Degree: | M.Sc. |
| Year: | 2003 |
| Subject: | Hong Kong Polytechnic University -- Dissertations Business logistics -- China -- Hong Kong Freight and freightage -- China -- Hong Kong |
| Department: | Department of Shipping and Transport Logistics |
| Pages: | iv, 89 leaves : ill. ; 30 cm |
| Language: | English |
| Abstract: | The accession of Mainland China to the World Trade Organization (WTO) together with its creation of alternative port (sea and air) options and a developed inland infrastructure, Hong Kong is facing a potential threat to its centuries-old role as the trading and logistics hub of southern China. As China continues to liberalize trade and investment, direct access between the Mainland and rest of the world will increase, potentially bypassing Hong Kong. Under China's WTO commitments, more Chinese firms will be allowed to engage in direct external trade, distribution, and transportation services. At the same time, restrictions on foreign companies are being reduced or abolished. While Hong Kong logistics companies are also expected to benefit from such liberalization, they will face intensified competition from Mainland as well as foreign firms. In order to retain its position as the gateway and logistics hub of China, it will need to improve its position as an international and regional transportation and logistics hub. The importance of this need is recognized by Hong Kong Government that logistics is one of Hong Kong's strategic development objectives. Furthermore, logistics can foster development in other areas, spur economic growth and create jobs, especially under current economic recession and high unemployment rate. This study has identified that as Hong Kong offers very good business environment, its logistics industry still has competitive advantages even though the operation and production costs are higher than its counterparts in Mainland. However, to maintain its competitiveness in this dynamic era, Hong Kong has to upgrade it logistics and transportation infrastructure, regional cooperation with its counterparts in Pearl River Delta, establish standardized electronic platform and offer more assistance and support to the industry. |
| Rights: | All rights reserved |
| Access: | restricted access |
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