Moses Cheng chairs new port development board, photo credit: https://news.rthk.hk/rthk/en/component/k2/1808889-20250613.htm
Hong Kong Reconstitutes Maritime and Port Development Board with Moses Cheng as Chair
Hong Kong’s government has announced the reconstitution of its advisory body for maritime affairs, renaming it the Maritime and Port Development Board and appointing veteran leader Moses Cheng as its non‑official chairman. The board will serve a three‑year term beginning on July 1, 2025.
Mr Cheng, aged 74, is a respected executive council member and former insurance authority chairman whose broad governance experience spans academia, finance and public service. Under his leadership, the board will receive dedicated secretariat support, enhanced research and development funding and expanded promotional and manpower development resources.
In addition to Mr Cheng, the board comprises ten non‑official members drawn from established maritime organisations and commercial enterprises. Among them are Angad Banga, former president of the Hong Kong Shipowners Association; Sabrina Chao, past president of BIMCO; Bjorn Hojgaard, Wellington Koo, Timothy Lee, Edward Liu, Billy Mak, Alan Tung and Frankie Yick. They will join government officials from the Transport and Logistics Bureau, Marine Department and Invest Hong Kong.
The reconstituted board will operate through four specialised committees on port development, maritime services, promotion and external relations, and manpower training. Secretary for Transport and Logistics Mable Chan highlighted that the restructuring reflects the government’s commitment to reinforcing Hong Kong’s position as a leading international maritime hub, enhancing policy coordination, strengthening infrastructure and cultivating a skilled workforce.
By modernising its governance framework and drawing on the expertise of senior industry figures, Hong Kong aims to bolster its global competitiveness, streamline port operations and expand its maritime service offerings in the face of shifting economic and geopolitical dynamics.
