The global supply chain is the backbone of international trade to connect businesses across the globe. As supply chains grow increasingly complex, it is crucial to utilise innovation and technology to enhance efficiency, visibility, and sustainability.
Under the initiative of the Transport and Logistics Bureau, LSCM has developed the e-Smart Port Platform (eSPP). The eSPP is a data-smart infrastructure and an inter-organisational software platform to facilitate the sharing of port and logistics information in the port community. It deploys blockchain technology, smart contracts, advanced loT and global positioning technology, etc. with a view to tracking and visualising the global supply chain and port logistics effectively. By integrating and optimising various processes, including vessel scheduling, cargo tracking, and container handling, the eSPP enhances the efficiency, transparency, and reliability of logistics supply chains. The eSPP could provide comprehensive visibility across the entire logistics ecosystem. Through real-time data collection, analysis, and sharing, stakeholders could gain valuable insights into the movement and status of goods, enabling proactive decision-making and risk mitigation. The enhanced visibility allows for better coordination, reduced delays, and enhanced operational efficiency.
In response to industry’s demands for a more streamlined cross-boundary trade declaration process, LSCM has been working with the Mainland authorities to simplify the declaration process by enabling trade documents to be submitted once for declaration to both Customs across the boundary.
The trial version of the e-Smart Port Platform has been released. Please fill in the registration form at https://espp.lscm.hk/register to participate in the trial while the login and password information will be sent to your registered email. Your feedback and suggestions are invaluable to the enhancement and development of the eSPP. |
