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The 8th Asian Logistics and Maritime Conference opened here Tuesday, attracting more than 2,100 people, including experts and practitioners, to attend and exchange views on the latest development of the logistics and maritime industries.
She said a new logistics center will be built at the Hong Kong International Airport, allowing Hong Kong to capture the opportunities presented by the fast-emerging retail revolution. The center, relying on robotics and automation, will be able to process 1.7 million tons of cargo a year when it opens in 2023.
When delivering his keynote speech, Lim Jock Hoi, secretary-general of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), gave comprehensive insights into the latest developments and opportunities for the logistics industry in ASEAN countries.
He said ASEAN is the the world's 6th largest economy and is becoming an increasingly important trading center. ASEAN's logistic and transport system are becoming more horizontally and vertically integrated, and the Hong Kong SAR and ASEAN are strategic trade partners.
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