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

  1. Aviation

Airline marketing, merges and alliances

Airline network/ hub development

Airport planning and operations

Air cargo

Air traffic management

China aviation policy

  1. Logistics and supply-chain management

Supply chain management

Collaborative partnership

Logistics hub

Logistics management and operations

  1. Regional transportation: competition and cooperation

Cross-boundary transportation

Inter-modal transportation

Port competition and co-operation

Sea transportation

Regional integration and competition

  1. Technology and transportation

Intelligent transportation system (ITS)

Geographic information systems in transportation (GIS-T)

E-mobility

  1. Infrastructure and transportation planning

Land use and transportation

Railway planning and construction

Public transportation

  1. Transportation modeling and surveys

Traffic flow theories

Traffic management and controls

Travel behavior modeling

Freight transportation modeling

Transportation and traffic surveys

  1. Financial and economic appraisal

Airport privatization

Transportation infrastructure financing

  1. 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 .