The emerging cutting-edge technologies and innovations in recent years have been propelling the smart city development, as well as the evolution of digital economy. The COVID-19 pandemic had further accelerated digital economic growth as remote work, online shopping, and telehealth services have become essential to our daily life.

Our centre provides extensive data services and solutions in governance and management.

Please be informed that the PolyU Maritime Library and Research & Development Centre (PMLC) will be renamed to ‘PolyU Maritime Data and Sustainable Development Centre (PMDC)’ staring from 1 Mar 2024.

Overview on Perspective of Arctic Container Shipping was held on 23 Jan 2024 successfully

Our steering committee is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr Dong YANG as our new director effective from 1 December 2023.

International Association of Maritime Economists (IAME) Conference 2024 will be held from 25 to 28 June 2024.

International Forum on Shipping, Ports and Airports (IFSPA) 2024 - Hong Kong will be held Mid-June in 2024.

Hong Kong Maritime Week 2023 will be held from 19 Nov to 25 Nov. 

Early Closure of PMLC on 29 September 2023

Our Centre held an open forum on Where Shipping Goes.