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 For decades, the Hong Kong logistics industry has been experiencing tremendous growth. But, the marketplace is still fragmented with numerous SME players who have limited resources and rely heavily on manual processes. Understanding that their conventional business practices would be at the expense of future development, Hongkong International Terminals Limited (HIT), Modern Terminals Limited (MTL) and COSCO-HIT Terminals (Hong Kong) Limited (CHT) founded OnePort Limited in February 2003 with a view to strengthening the competitive position of Hong Kong as a logistics hub through provision of information and related services. Tradelink Electronic Commerce Limited, which equally embraces the purpose of OnePort’s establishment, later also became one of the shareholders.
Since its establishment in 2003, OnePort has been continuously striving towards its goal of improving efficiency of the local logistics industry. Through developing and launching several electronic services, OnePort is able to reach different sectors of the industry. Its development has been further underscored by the establishment of its EDI centre connecting three major Hong Kong container terminals, a vast majority of all shipping lines and a considerable number of freight forwarders. Up to early 2009, OnePort supports a substantial number of registered customers including all Hong Kong container terminals, 100 shipping lines, 20,000 shippers, 3,000 freight forwarders, 4,000 trucking companies and 200 barge operators. These achievements lay the foundation for future development, giving OnePort an edge to further develop innovative electronic and related services for the local logistics industry.
Milestones
2003:
OnePort was officially founded in February 2003. In May, OnePort launched its first service, Advance Customs Document (ACD) service. Later in August, OnePort launched the first Empty Collection Appointment (ECA) service in Hong Kong in response to the ‘24-hour rule’ imposed by the US Customs.
2004:
In June, the barge consulting project kick-started. In December, the Unified Road Manifest (URM) service was launched for shippers and trucking companies, allowing users to prepare road manifests on the platform and transmit them to consignees or agents.
2005:
In May, the project on EDI Centre connecting terminals, liners and fowarders was launched, providing enterprises and their respective logistics partners with a cost-saving strategy to achieve cost-efficiency in the long run. In July, the Electronic Terminal Receipt (eTR) service was introduced to trucking companies, shippers and forwarders with the aim to shorten the bill collection cycle. Within months since our debut, registered users exceeded 20,000.
2006:
In August, all Kwai Tsing terminals implemented a port security charge on all laden import and export containers. To address diversified needs of the industry, OnePort launched a one-stop payment solution, Port Security Charge Payment System (PSC) for shippers while serving as the central clearing agent for all Hong Kong terminals at the same time.
2007:
Intending to develop personalized services for individuals, OnePort launched an online recruitment service, jobs56.com.hk, in February. The service helps both the individuals obtaining better opportunities and logistics enterprises finding high caliber candidates. In May, the Common Barge Platform was launched for liners and barge operators.
2008:
Launched in July, eTR XB version was developed to address users’ want for speed and user-friendliness through major enhancements in terms of functionality and overall performance. In 2009, several projects were kick-started. Among those include Inter-Terminal Trucking Project aiming to improve and administer inter-terminal trucking and fleet management, On-Board Trucking Information System (OBTIS) initiated by Hong Kong Productivity Council & sponsored by the Hong Kong Logistics Development Council (LOGSCOUNCIL), the study on Paperless Gate, Green Express and Inland Gate.
2009:
In 2009, OnePort is actively involving in the development of Inter-Terminal Trucking Project, On-Board Trucking Information System (OBTIS), Green Express and Inland Gate, paving the way for future debut.
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