President's Message   Dear Fellow Members, The Institute has made unprecedented achievements in the session 1998-2000. Looking back It has successfully acquired a new 1,500 square feet office in Wanchai, that houses a well-equipped seminar room and a library in addition to the administrative office. To protect its assets members' interest, it has been incorporated as a company limited by guarantee in the name of the Chartered Institute of Transport in Hong Kong, whereby at the same time dissolving the Chartered Institute of Transport, Hong Kong Section. To ensure the continuity of the plans endorsed by the Council, it has extended the tenure of office of the President, other office-bearers and Council members from the existing one year to two years. It has formalized and streamlined the chain of command and management responsibility of the three Vice Presidents vis-a-vis the various committees. It has adopted a proactive approach for electing CITHK Fellows to attract talented and well-established professionals to join the Institute as Fellows through Council Members' nomination. The Council, and its President Professor C.K. Leung in particular, ought to be heartily congratulated.   Looking ahead Looking ahead, the list of tasks for the Institute remains long. As someone who has watched the growth of the Institute and shared many of its dreams. I would suggest that the Council in the coming session should give priority to the following: First, to renew/further strengthen its membership drive including the creation of new membership categories. Second, to strive for HKSAR Government recognition of its expertise and professionalism in the field of transport and logistics. Third, to embark on PR initiatives to publicize the work of the Institute with a view to acquiring official recognition by the commercial sector. Fourth, to better understand and meet the needs of members and potential members by analyzing the results of the recently completed Membership Survey. Fifth, to further revamp the organization structure of the Institute with a view to enhancing its operational and management efficiency. I am sure you agree that many of these are gigantic undertakings, and I certainly hope I can count on your unflagging support and participation in their accomplishment.