The 8th Conference of Hong Kong Society for Transportation Studies
Transportation and Logistics
Hong Kong
13th – 14th December, 2003
Jointly organized by
Hong Kong Society for Transportation Studies
Airport Authority Hong Kong
Department of Geography
The University of Hong Kong
THE CONFERENCE
Established in February 1996, the Hong Kong Society for Transportation Studies (HKSTS) aims to foster excellence in transportation research and practice, stimulate professional interchange in transportation, and provide a forum for exchanging ideas on transportation developments.
With the increasing importance of logistics to the economy of Hong Kong and the rest of China, integrating transportation and logistics in the supply chain is critical factor for thriving in a dynamic and increasingly competitive market. Practitioners and academics are cordially invited to share their knowledge and experience in fostering ideas and discussion concerning current problems, solutions and the future development of transportation and logistics. Presentations on the development of aviation, freight and transportation to improve efficiency and production in supply chain management are welcome.
TOPICS
- Aviation
Airline marketing, merges and alliances
Airline network/ hub development
Airport planning and operations
Air cargo
Air traffic management
China aviation policy
- Logistics and supply-chain management
Supply chain management
Collaborative partnership
Logistics hub
Logistics management and operations
- Regional transportation: competition and cooperation
Cross-boundary transportation
Inter-modal transportation
Port competition and co-operation
Sea transportation
Regional integration and competition
- Technology and transportation
Intelligent transportation system (ITS)
Geographic information systems in transportation (GIS-T)
E-mobility
- Infrastructure and transportation planning
Land use and transportation
Railway planning and construction
Public transportation
- Transportation modeling and surveys
Traffic flow theories
Traffic management and controls
Travel behavior modeling
Freight transportation modeling
Transportation and traffic surveys
- Financial and economic appraisal
Airport privatization
Transportation infrastructure financing
- Environment, safety and security
Sustainable transportation
Road safety
LANGUAGE
All presentations and printed materials will be in English.
REGISTRATION FEE
The registration fee is HK$1,200, which covers the Conference Proceedings, a lunch and refreshments. Accommodations and travel arrangements are not included.
For members of CILTHK, the registration fee is discounted to HK$1,000 per person if paid before November 30, 2003 and 60 CPD points would award to those participated members.
ENROLMENT
For enrolment or enquiry, please contact Dr. Becky Loo at .