The Hong Kong Container Port a regional logistics hub

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2 The Hong Kong Container Port a regional logistics hub

3 Hong Kong Container Port a brief history Container Traffic first introduced into Hong Kong in 1970 s Container Terminals started operations in 1972

4 Hong Kong Container Port a brief history Tokyo Bay the first container vessel calling Hong Kong container terminal on 5 September 1972

5 Operating Modes 1. Kwai Tsing Container Terminals

6 Operating Modes 2. Midstream Operation

7 Operating Modes 3. River Trade

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9 Container Handling Facilities in Hong Kong Port Facilities Kwai Tsing Container Terminal Mid-Stream PCWA River Trade No. of Operators No. of Berths Total Area (hectares) Total Quay Length (metres) Water Depth (metres) Current Capacity (Mil Teus) Potential Capacity (Mil Teus) 5 Terminal Operators PCWA sites + Various midstream operators - Flexible - Purpose built river trade terminal

10 Throughput Statistics of Hong Kong Port HK Market Share Million TEUs Share % Million TEUs Share % Million TEUs Share % Kwai Tsing Container % % % Terminals Mid-Stream/PCWA & River Trade % % % Total % % %

11 Projected Capacity and Throughput for Kwai Tsing Container Terminals Million Teus TEUs TEUs TEUs (million) (million) (million) Capacity Demand Utilization % 68% 76% 80%

12 Pearl River Delta World s Largest Export Zone 15 Million TEUs Export per Year 30% of China s Export

13 Hong Kong Logistics Industry HK Government HK Sea Port Public Trucking Barging Warehousing HK Community benefits from the Logistics Industry Financial & Commercial Infrastructure HK Airport Support Industries: Freight Forwarding Regional Head Offices Trading Offices Construction

14 Hong Kong Port - Competitive Advantages Hub Port Free Port Competitive Business Environment Productivity and efficiency Value for Money

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17 Frequent Sailings

18 Global Connectivity Over 80 international shipping lines About 450 weekly container services to over 170 ports in 60 countries

19 Connectivity with Mainland Sea Regular feeder services to all China coastal ports Over 10,000 TEUs container by barges daily to and from Pearl River Delta Land Over 25,000 cross-boundary container trucks daily Regular train to interior parts of China

20 Free Port Mature and standardized customs regulations No customs duties except on tobacco, liquor, cosmetics and motor vehicles Liberal Export Declarations electronic declaration within 14 days after vessel s departure Late cargo cut-off Facilitate transshipment

21 Competitive Business Environment Free flow of information, capital and goods Efficient government Experienced, skilled and bilingual workforce Low and simple taxation One of the world s financial centers Rule of law

22 Efficiency High Terminal Productivity Fast Vessel Turnaround Time Process solution for terminal users Integrating sea, land and air services

23 Transparency and Reliability Advanced IT based optimized operations for cargo trace and track Efficient and reliable terminal services Constant innovations to upgrade services rendered All costs are predictable

24 Reducing the total logistics costs Time Shorten transit time by 1-2 days for just-in-time shipments Avoid delays due shipping cluster Effectiveness Gateway for PRD imports/exports Transshipment hub serving regional ports and PRD inland waterways

25 How do we compete? Over 40 years of experience Best corporate governance in the industry Added new capacity after competing CT9 Readiness to handle next generation mega vessels Continuous productivity enhancement to further reduce time and cost All terminals certified as compliant with the International Maritime Organization s International Ship and Port Facility (ISPS) code in July 2004

26 How do we compete? Member terminals completed a pilot project on Integrated Container Inspection Systems, performing radiographic imaging and radiation scanning of containers to check what is inside the container OnePort IT common platform for terminal users Human resources training to upgrade skill set standards Continuous communications with carriers and shippers to review customer requirements

27 What is the contribution by the terminals and the Port? The port related logistics industry contributes HK$36,200mn (2.3%) in GDP Port related industry provides employment for 109,200 people (3.1%) in employment (Source: Hong Kong Census and Statistics Department)

28 Future Outlook Hong Kong Port competes on quality services Focus on value added innovation for terminal users Serving developing industrial areas in Western Pearl River Delta Continue to contribute as a major logistics hub in the South China port complex

29 Value for Money Efficient and reliable service High productivity Process solutions for terminal users Cost effectiveness

30 Hong Kong Container Terminal Operators Association THANK YOU