Chan told the Ming Pao newspaper that the tariff war has brought continued uncertainty to the logistics, maritime and aviation sectors in Hong Kong, and the government will take a leading role by offering more concrete guidance to the sectors.
One of the strategies is to help the maritime sector look for new growth areas and set up new markets outside Europe and the United States.
Chan also said the bureau will be more proactive in luring shipments to the SAR by stepping up collaboration with ports in the Greater Bay Area.
Another focus, the transport minister said, is to deepen exchanges and cooperation with international ports and ships, in a bid to expand the SAR’s maritime network, and an office will be set up in the Middle East in the second half of this year to attract more ships to register here.
She said the government is also considering streamlining customs procedures to boost transshipments.
As for the aviation industry, Chan highlighted the need for the trade to upgrade and transform itself by offering diversified services.
