Submission for DTTN Proposals to Close on 30 April

The E-logistics Project Group of the Hong Kong Logistics Development Council (LOGSCOUNCIL) resolved at its meeting held yesterday (3 April) that 30 April 2003 should be the deadline for receiving proposals on developing the Digital Trade and Transportation Network (DTTN) System.

"At its last meeting on 24 January, LOGSCOUNCIL endorsed the broad direction of the recommendations arising from the DTTN Study. The role of the E-logistics Project Group is to canvass support from and participation of the industry, and to advise on compliance of the eventual DTTN blueprint with the guiding principles, including openness and neutrality," said Mr. John Hammond, Shepherd of the Project Group.

The DTTN Study completed in December 2002 confirmed the strategic value of the initiative and the importance of jump-starting the project so as to enhance Hong Kong's competitiveness as an international logistics hub.

At yesterday's meeting, the E-logistics Project Group received a presentation by Tradelink on its proposal to develop the DTTN system. "This is the only formal proposal put to the Project Group in time for our regular meeting. We had a useful exchange with the proponent and clarified a number of issues relating to the proposal. Several other solution providers are expected to submit their proposals very soon, and we look forward to considering them," said Mr. Hammond.

"Since the Final Report of the DTTN Study was made public in January, we have been approached by several potential service providers indicating their interests to develop the DTTN system. To facilitate early implementation, the E-logistics Project Group has set a deadline for receiving submissions. We will then examine each submission and offer advice to LOGSCOUNCIL," Mr. Hammond added.

He urged interested parties to submit their proposals by close of play on 30 April 2003 to the LOGSCOUNCIL Secretariat at 38/F, Two Exchange Square, Connaught Place, Central. Both the Final Report of the DTTN Study and a general guideline on items to be included in the proposal are available from the LOGSCOUNCIL website (www.logisticshk.gov.hk).