Established in 1994, the Association is a non-profit organization with target membership among Shipping Lines, Tramp & Bulk Carrier, Agent & Freight Forwarder in Ocean and Air, Port and Terminals, Warehousing & Distribution,  Logistics Services Providers companies across the Supply Chain Arena including individuals from Business Owner, Management, Academic, Professional, Engineers, Practitioner, Researcher, which recently including E-Commerce Practitioner, Technology, Port & freight consolidator, consultants.

Leveraging on past 28 years of track record, the Association represents the collective interests of the port, shipping, logistics  industry described aforesaid to have an authoritative voice and representation within the government and across industries in the private sector, both in Hong Kong, China, in particular GBA areas and connecting Overseas.  The Association is also actively engage in setting industry standards, best practices and providing educational information, training courses that enhance the practices and service levels of the profession in Hong Kong.

To act as a common platform for dialogue among members and offer a channel for members to better understand the development and trends in the market, thereby, improving their operation and business knowledge and expertise, awareness of market dynamics.

To disseminate information about the market, the industry and education and training , and to organize industry or industry-related training for its members to help raise their professional standing, efficiency and competitive edge.

To organize and coordinate activities and other services that help to enhance mutual relations among business, practitioners, subject matter expert with correct relevance among members, as well as between the membership and other bodies, associations, professionals and governments.

To solicit expert opinions affecting the industry and the business from members and other interested parties, to liaise with other bodies and be the collective representative of its members on industry issues.

To promote, in general, the shipping, logistics, port and maritime, supply chain industry and help identify opportunities in new markets.