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Invitation to Briefing Session on Dangerous Goods (Application & Exemption) Regulation (Cap 295A)

Organised by the Fire Services Department. There will be 6 briefing sessions in soliciting views from the industry and stakeholders on the draft Dangerous Goods (Application & Exemption) Regulation.
- New classification of dangerous goods; and
- Application and exemption under DG(A&R)R

Please refer to the attachment for details of the briefing sessions and return the registration form directly to FSD by 31-Jan-2012.

Last Update : 2012-01-19 19:32:22.0

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IFWLA E-zine from Warehousing Logistics International

Published by the International Federation of Warehousing and Logistics Federations aims at providing a valuable means of communicating best practice around the global logistics industry.

The latest e-zine (please click here) contains an interesting survey on Outsourcing by CILT UK.

Last Update : 2012-01-19 11:44:50.0

Invitation to Sponsor for the Air Cargo Community Charity Golf Day 2012

Jointly organised by Hong Kong Air Cargo Terminals Limited (Hactl) and Hong Kong Association of Freight Forwarding and Logistics Limited (HAFFA).

Beneficiary: Hong Kong Alzheimer's Disease Association (HKADA / 香港老年痴呆症協會)
Date: 20 February 2012 (Monday)
Golf Course: Duval Course and Annika Course of Mission Hills Golf Club in Dongguan

Donations should be in the form of crossed cheque made payable to 'Hong Kong Alzheimer's Disease Association'. Please return the completed Sponsorship Form (Annex A) and donation cheque to HAFFA (8/F, China Hong Kong Centre, 122-126 Canton Road, Tsimshatsui, Kowloon.) on or before 31 January 2012.

Last Update : 2012-01-11 13:12:46.0

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CILT International Conference 2011, Sri Lanka

Success of Delivery Logisitcs in Global Commerce

The Conference was succesffully hosted by CILT Sri Lanka on 28-Oct-2011 at Ceylon Continental Hotel - Colombo.

Last Update : 2011-11-04 11:29:54.0

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CILTHK's Submissions to the Government/Statements on Transport/Logistics Policy

List of CILTHK's submissions/comments to the HKSAR Government in regard to public consultations, policy issues:

Item	Subject	Date	To/From	Letter/Paper
21	Renewal of Franchises (3 buses)	30-Sep-2011	To: Transport Department Ms. Eva Cheng, Secretary for THB Mr. Edward Yau, Secretary for Environment Mr. Joseph Lai, Commissioner for Transport	click here
		Reply: 12-Oct-2011	Fm: Mr. Henry Chin, Environmental Protection Department	click here
		Reply: 07-Oct-2011	Fm: Miss Candy Kwok, Transport Department	click here
20	CILTHK Position Paper on AAHK's public consultation re Hong Kong International Airport Master Plan 2030	01-Sep-2011	To: HKU-SSRC Mr. Henry Tang, Chief Secretary for Administration Dr. Marvin Cheung, AAHK	click here
		Reply: 15-Sep-2011	Fm: Mr. Eric Lee, Chief Secretary for Administration's Office	click here
19	Electric Road-based Public Transport	12-Aug-2011	To: Mr. Henry Tang, Chief Secretary for Administration	click here
		Reply: 26-Aug-2011	Fm: Mr. Eric Lee, Chief Secretary for Administration's Office	click here
18	Threat on Survival of Air Cargo Trade in Hong Kong by US Government's "100% X-ray Screening"	16-Apr-2011	To: Ms. Eva Cheng, Secretary for Transport and Housing Mr. Gregory So, Acting Secretary for Commerce & Economic Dvelopment	click here
17	A Euro V franchised bus fleet by 2016: Public cost of about HK$7.7 billion, at most about HK$1.0 billion in any one year	15-Apr-2011	Mr. Henry Tang Yin-yen, Chief Secretary for Administration	click here
		Reply: 13-May-2011	Fm: Miss Constance Choy, Transport & Housing Bureau	click here
16	Consultancy Study on Rationalising Utilisation of Road Harbour Crossings	1-Feb-2011	To: Ms. Eva Cheng, Secretary for Transport and Housing	click here
		Reply: 23-Feb-2011	Fm: Miss Erica Ng, Transport & Housing Bureau	click here
15	Public Consultation on Hong Kong's Climate Change Strategy and Action Agenda	31-Dec-2010	To: Environmental Protection Department	click here
14	Joint Letter by CILTHK & HAFFA re Financial Budget 2011: Proposal for Aviation/Shipping/Logistics Development in Hong Kong	20-Dec-2010	To: Mr. John Tsang, Financial Secretary	click here
		Reply: 07-Feb-2011	Fm: Miss Carrie Chang, Transport & Housing Bureau	click here
13	Initial Proposals to Combat Drug Driving	02-Sep-2010	To: Ms. Eva Cheng, Secretary for Transport and Housing	click here
12	Road Safety Programme in Hong Kong	02-Sep-2010	To: Ms. Eva Cheng, Secretary for Transport and Housing	click here
11	Subsidies for Ferry Services in Hong Kong	08-Jul-2010	To: Ms. Eva Cheng, Secretary for Transport and Housing cc: Transport Advisory Committee	click here
		Reply: 27-Jul-2010	Fm: Miss Carol Or, Transport & Housing Bureau	click here
	Follow Up Letter on Subsidies for Ferry Services in Hong Kong	01-Sep-2010	To: Ms. Eva Cheng, Secretary for Transport and Housing	click here
		Reply: 21-Sep-2010	Fm: Miss Carol Or, Transport & Housing Bureau	click here
10	Transport Planning in Hong Kong	11-Jun-2010	To: Ms. Eva Cheng, Secretary for Transport and Housing	click here
		Reply: 05-Aug-2010	Fm: Miss Elsa Cheuk, Transport & Housing Bureau	click here
	Follow Up Letter on Transport Planning in Hong Kong	07-Sep-2010	To: Ms. Eva Cheng, Secretary for Transport and Housing	click here
		Reply: 26-Oct-2010	Fm: Miss Elsa Cheuk, Transport & Housing Bureau	click here
9	How to Enhance Public Engagement in Trasport Infrastructure Development - Comments from CILTHK based on XRL consultation experience	13-May-2010	Focus Group Meeting for Academia and Professional Institutions	click here
8	Response to Consultation Paper on Methods for Selecting the Chief Executive and for Forming the Legislative Council in 2012	18-Feb-2010	To: Secretary for Constitutional and Mainland Affairs	click here
7	Guangzhou-Shenzhen-Hong Kong Express Rail Link	21-Jan-2010	To: Ms. Eva Cheng, Secretary for Transport and Housing	click here
6	Joint letter by CILTHK & HAFFA re the Latest Developments in Logistics in Hong Kong	22-Dec-2009	To: Mr. Donald Tsang Yam-kuen, Chief Executive	click here
		Reply: 28-Jan-2010	Fm: Miss Emmy Wong, Transport & Housing Bureau	click here
5	Public Consultation - Air Quality Objectives Review	24-Nov-2009	To: Air Policy Group, Environment Protection Department; Mr. Henry Tang Ying-yen, Chief Secretary for Administration	click here
4	Joint letter by CILTHK & HAFFA re Policy Address Consultation - HK Competitiveness as a Regional & International Cargo Hub	8-Oct-2009	To: Mr. Donald Tsang Yam-kuen, Chief Executive	click here
		Reply: 27-Oct-2009	Fm: Miss Emmy Wong, Transport & Housing Bureau	click here
3	Tseung Kwan O-Lam Tin Tunnel & Cross Bay Link Consultation Toll Policy	24-Aug-2009	To: Ms. Eva Cheng, Secretary for Transport and Housing	click here
		Reply: 10-Aug-2010	Fm: WM Wong, CEDD	click here
	Follow Up Letter on Tseung Kwon O -Lam Tin & Cross Bay Link Consultation (Toll Policy)	01-Sep-2010	To: Ms. Eva Cheng, Secretary for Transport and Housing	click here
2	Your 2009 Policy Address: Improving Cycling in the New Towns and the New Territories	14-Aug-2009	To: Mr. Donald Tsang Yam-kuen, Chief Executive	click here
		Reply: 30-Sep-2010	Fm: Mr. Ivan Wong, Transport & Housing Bureau	click here
1	Accountability: Making Padestrianisation a Government Priority	16-Jun-2009	To: Mr. Donald Tsang Yam-kuen, Chief Executive	click here

Last Update : 2011-10-14 17:51:20.0

'Hong Kong Tram Trail' iPhone and Android Phone App

Developed by HKU as one of the 100th Anniversary activities. Using global positioning system (GPS) and vehicle navigation technology, this iPhone and Android Phone App will let you use location based service (LBS) to explore the urban history of Hong Kong automatically when you are on the tram in Western District, Sheung Wan, Central, and Wanchai - the oldest urban districts where modern Hong Kong originates.

Last Update : 2011-10-03 12:50:10.0

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Road Cargo Systems (ROCARS) will be fully implemented on 17-Nov-2011

Under the legislation, from the day of 17-Nov-2011, a shipper or a freight forwarder must provide a pre-defined set of cargo information to C&ED through ROCARS at least 30 minutes before the cargo consignment enters or exits Hong Kong by truck. The trucker is required to declare through ROCARS to C&ED not less than 30 minutes before his truck arrives at a land boundary control point (LBCP).

Shippers, Agents, or the Driver in the industry who have not yet registered are called to register as soon as possible and immediately use the new system at the specific ports to familiar with this road clearance procedures.

For any enquiries, please call the C&ED 24-hour hotline at 3669 0000 or visit www.rocars.gov.hk.

Last Update : 2011-09-28 14:44:41.0

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High Value Cargo Robbery and Theft 1Q-2Q 2011

Attached is a list of Robbery & Theft cases involving losses in excess of HK$100,000- which occurred in 1Q-2Q 2011. The overall numbers of cases slightly increased by two cases over same period 2010. The total value of goods stolen was HK$25.57M with majority of cases involved the loss of electronic parts (13 cases) and computer parts (13 cases) with one case alone yielded HK$9.7M worth of mobile phones bluetooth headsets, which after investigation three persons were arrested with recovery of all the stolen items.

Last Update : 2011-08-02 20:34:02.0

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CILT Key Knowledge Areas (KKAs)

Dear Members,

Attached is a copy of the KEY KNOWLEDGE AREAS (KKAs) as adopted by the IMC on 28 June 2011 after a lot of hard work by many. The KKAs are the corner stone of our educational requirements for Chartered membership. They set out the Key Knowledge Areas for each grade of CILT membership.

Colm Holmes
Interim Secretary General
CILT International

Last Update : 2011-07-20 10:22:35.0

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Press Release: Professor Alan Waller OBE becomes International President of CILT

Posted: Monday, 17th January 2011

Professor Alan Waller OBE FCILT is the new International President of The Chartered Institute of Logistics & Transport (CILT). Though International President-elect since only last May, Alan has taken over the role earlier than planned due to the sad death of former International President Len Harper FCILT of CILT Australia.

Last Update : 2011-03-30 13:45:35.0

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Free HKU Business Cases for Hong Kong Companies 香港大學將免費提供商業案例

The Asia Case Research Centre, Faculty of Business and Economics, The University of Hong Kong is the region's largest producer of business case studies. Over 1,000 universities and 250 companies purchase their cases each year for teaching, training and recruitment purposes. As part of the universities knowledge sharing initiative, this valuable resource is now available at no cost.

The free access is exclusive to all companies with a Hong Kong business registration certificate (copy of it must be attached upon registration). For more details as well as a registration form please visit: http://www.acrc.org.hk/hkcommerce/.

Last Update : 2011-02-28 20:43:19.0

Hong Kong Qualification Framework

Specification of Competency Standards (SCS) Booklets for Logistics Industry

Following the completion of the Part I SCS production for the Logistics industry, the ITAC Secretariat has published the SCS booklets for promoting the SCS adoption by trade associations, employers, employees, training providers, professional bodies and other related organisations. The booklets, containing the skills and competencies required of the industry is a handy reference for management, HR manager, employees for ready usage.

Spare copies are available for collection at the CILTHK Office.

Last Update : 2010-10-14 11:18:40.0

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