Government Funding Schemes for the Logistics Sector
The Government attaches great importance to the development of the logistics industry, and has been providing dedicated funding support to strengthen smart logistics development, manpower development and the promotional efforts of the logistics industry through various funding schemes, with a view to developing Hong Kong into a sustainable, international and smart logistics hub.
Funding schemes at a glance:
This link will open in a new windowPilot Subsidy Scheme for Third-party Logistics Service Providers
Provides funding support to eligible third-party logistics service providers for projects related to the adoption of technology on a 2 (Government): 1 (Applicant Enterprise) matching basis, subject to a cumulative subsidy ceiling of HK$2 million for each applicant enterprise.
This link will open in a new windowProfessional Training on Smart and Green Logistics Scheme
- Hong Kong registered companies or educational institutions offering or wishing to offer training courses that are non-profit or self-financing and are directly related to smart and green logistics and related technologies may apply to have their relevant courses registered as pre-approved courses under the Scheme.
- Eligible applicants are refunded 80% of the course fees after satisfactory completion of a pre-approved course, subject to a funding cap of HK$30,000 per applicant.
This link will open in a new windowLogistics Promotion Funding Scheme
Provides sponsorship of up to 100% of the total project costs for local promotional campaigns and activities organised by eligible logistics-related organisations and professional bodies for promoting the smart, innovative, high-end and professional image of the logistics industry.
This link will open in a new windowInternship Scheme on Modern Logistics
Provides sponsorship of up to 75% of each intern’s monthly honorarium (capped at HK$7,500 per intern per month) for a maximum period of three months to eligible logistics companies to offer internship placements to full-time students undertaking undergraduate or sub-degree or diploma programmes in tertiary or training institutions in Hong Kong or outside Hong Kong.