Transport and Logistics Bureau

What Transport and Logistics Bureau does

The Transport and Logistics Bureau (TLB) is a policy bureau of the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, established as the reorganised successor to the former Transport and Housing Bureau. It is wholly owned and controlled by the HKSAR Government and operates as the policy arm responsible for formulating policies on internal and external transportation, including air services, land transport, maritime transport, and logistics. Its stated objective is to enhance Hong Kong's status as an international transportation centre, international aviation hub, and regional logistics hub. The bureau serves the full population and business base of Hong Kong SAR, cross-boundary travelers, and industry stakeholders across aviation, maritime, shipping, and logistics. It oversees a portfolio of statutory bodies and advisory committees including the Airport Authority Hong Kong, the Kowloon-Canton Railway Corporation, the Air Transport Licensing Authority, the Hong Kong Maritime and Port Development Board, the Hong Kong Logistics Development Council, the Transport Advisory Committee, and the Air Accident Investigation Authority.

TLB's core offerings are policy and regulatory outputs rather than commercial products. Key initiatives include the Maritime and Aviation Training Fund (MATF) with a $500 million HKD commitment by FY2023-24 to build maritime, aviation, and logistics workforce capacity; the Public Transport Fare Subsidy Scheme launched in 2019 to relieve fare burden for commuters; the Low-altitude Economy Regulatory Sandbox launched in November 2025 to explore drone and low-altitude economy applications; the Smart and Green Mass Transit System being deployed across East Kowloon, Kai Tak, and Hung Shui Kiu/Ha Tsuen new development areas; and the Transport Strategy Blueprint announced in February 2026. The bureau's technology stack includes an Electronic Services Portal for e-submission of records under the Electronic Transactions Ordinance (covering roads, KCR, railways, and MTR), a Port Community System for maritime and port community data sharing, and a website that conforms to W3C WAI Web Content Accessibility Guidelines 2.1 Level AA. Recent regulatory milestones include the Road Traffic (Amendment) (Ride-hailing Service) Ordinance 2025 (passed October 2025, most provisions effective August 3, 2026), tax concession legislation for shipping-related activities and physical commodity trading, and mandatory seat belt legislation gazetted in 2026.

TLB operates as a non-commercial government entity, funded by annual Hong Kong SAR government budget allocations rather than revenue-generating activities. It distributes services through the official website (www.tlb.gov.hk), multilingual content (English, Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese, Bahasa Indonesia, Hindi, Nepali, Punjabi, Tagalog, Thai, Urdu, Vietnamese), walk-in service at its Central Government Offices headquarters, electronic services, and related government departments (Civil Aviation Department, Highways Department, Marine Department, Transport Department). Its current leadership comprises Ms. Mable Chan, JP as Secretary for Transport and Logistics, Mr. Liu Chun-san, JP as Under Secretary, and Mr. Vic Yau, JP as Permanent Secretary.

Name

Transport and Logistics Bureau

Legal name

Transport and Logistics Bureau, Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region

Website

https://tlb.gov.hk

Company type

Private

Founded year

2014

Operating status

Operating

Short description

The Transport and Logistics Bureau is a Hong Kong SAR government policy bureau responsible for formulating transport and logistics policy across air, land, maritime, and logistics sectors. It oversees statutory bodies including the Airport Authority Hong Kong and the Kowloon-Canton Railway Corporation, serving Hong Kong residents, businesses, and aviation, maritime, and logistics industry stakeholders.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Hong Kong

HQ country

Hong Kong SAR China

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

The Transport and Logistics Bureau is a policy bureau of the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region that formulates and implements policies on internal and external transportation, including air services, land transport, maritime transport and logistics. It administers government schemes such as the Public Transport Fare Subsidy Scheme and the Maritime and Aviation Training Fund, develops regulatory frameworks (ride-hailing services, low-altitude economy), and oversees the planning of major transport infrastructure including the Smart and Green Mass Transit System.

Product overview

The Transport and Logistics Bureau operates as a government policy bureau rather than a commercial product company. Its primary offerings include policy formulation and administration of Hong Kong's transportation and logistics development. Key services include the Public Transport Fare Subsidy Scheme, Maritime and Aviation Training Fund (MATF), Low-altitude Economy Regulatory Sandbox, and Smart and Green Mass Transit System initiatives. The bureau maintains an official website portal providing public access to policy information, publications, electronic services, and government consultations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Maritime and Aviation Training Fund (MATF): Training fund for maritime, aviation and logistics industries with $500 million commitment by FY2023-24

Products and services

• Public Transport Fare Subsidy Scheme
• Maritime and Aviation Training Fund (MATF)
• Low-altitude Economy Regulatory Sandbox
• Electronic Services Portal
• Future Innovative Logistics Acceleration Scheme
• Ride-hailing Services Regulatory Framework
• Port Community System
• Transport and Logistics Bureau Website Portal

Quantifiable outcome

• Support for maritime, aviation and logistics industries through MATF with $500 million commitment
• +2 more outcomes

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

15 partnerships are on record, tiered core, major, advisory, international, strategic and support.

• Transport Department (TD)coreOthers · 16 July 2026Government department under TLB's policy jurisdiction responsible for implementing transport policies, regulating ride-hailing services, issuing licences and permits, and managing public transport services
• Civil Aviation Department (CAD)coreOthers · 16 July 2026Government department responsible for civil aviation regulation and air transport services under TLB's purview
• Highways Department (HyD)coreOthers · 16 July 2026Government department responsible for highways infrastructure and road maintenance under TLB's policy jurisdiction
• Marine Department (MD)coreOthers · 16 July 2026Government department responsible for maritime transport, port operations, and marine services under TLB's purview
• Airport Authority Hong Kong (AAHK)coreOthers · 16 July 2026Statutory body managing Hong Kong International Airport; transforming HKIA into an Airport City; developing Three-Runway System
• Kowloon-Canton Railway Corporation (KCRC)coreOthers · 16 July 2026Railway corporation operating MTR and KCR services under TLB's transport policy oversight
• Civil Engineering and Development Department (CEDD)majorOthers · 16 July 2026Government department collaborating on infrastructure projects including Smart and Green Mass Transit Systems in new development areas
• Hong Kong Maritime and Port Development BoardmajorOthers · 16 July 2026Board promoting Hong Kong's development as global maritime capital and high value-added maritime services centre
• Hong Kong Logistics Development CouncilmajorOthers · 16 July 2026Council developing Hong Kong's logistics industry and promoting logistics digitalization
• Transport Advisory Committee (TAC)advisoryOthers · 16 July 2026Advisory committee briefing on transport policies, public transport operations, and regulatory matters
• Air Transport Licensing Authority (ATLA)advisoryOthers · 16 July 2026Authority responsible for air transport licensing under TLB's policy oversight
• International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO)internationalOthers · 16 July 2026International organization partnering to enrich Hong Kong's aviation-related strengths and maintain international aviation hub status
• International Air Transport Association (IATA)internationalOthers · 16 July 2026International body partnering to enhance aviation sector competitiveness and standards
• China Railway CorporationstrategicOthers · 16 July 2026Mainland partner for Hong Kong Section of Guangzhou-Shenzhen-Hong Kong Express Rail Link operations through MoU on key operational issues
• Electrical and Mechanical Services Department (EMSD)supportOthers · 16 July 2026Government department providing technical support for transport and logistics infrastructure projects

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Dubai Roads and Transport Authority (RTA): Dubai government authority overseeing roads, traffic, and multi-modal transport including metro, tram, marine, and taxi/ride-hailing regulation. Comparable to TLB given its integrated approach to policy and regulation across aviation-adjacent mobility modes.
• Transport for London (TfL): Integrated transport authority for Greater London responsible for policy, planning, and oversight of multimodal transport (rail, bus, road, taxi/private hire). Most comparable peer to TLB given its similarly broad transport-policy remit covering multiple modes and direct regulatory authority over private hire (ride-hailing) services.
• Singapore Land Transport Authority (LTA): Statutory board under Singapore's Ministry of Transport that plans, builds, and regulates land transport infrastructure. Closely comparable to TLB as a single agency governing urban mobility, smart transit, and cross-modal policy in a compact, trade-dependent Asian city-state.
• Transport for NSW: New South Wales government transport agency coordinating road, rail, bus, ferry, and active transport policy. Comparable peer to TLB as a sub-national integrated transport authority with multimodal jurisdiction and direct regulatory oversight.
• Seoul Metropolitan Government Transportation Bureau: Metropolitan government division responsible for Seoul's transport policy, public transit, and smart mobility. Comparable peer to TLB as an East Asian metropolitan transport authority driving smart mobility, transit expansion, and pedestrian-friendly urban policy.
• New York City Department of Transportation (NYC DOT): Municipal transport authority responsible for NYC streets, bridges, traffic management, and mobility policy. Comparable to TLB as a city-level transport authority with policy jurisdiction over urban mobility, pedestrian safety, and ride-hailing regulation.
• Ministry of Transport of the People's Republic of China: National-level transport policy ministry of Mainland China, responsible for road, rail, water, and civil aviation policy. Comparable to TLB as a counterpart transport-policy authority whose MoU with China Railway Corporation underpins Hong Kong's cross-boundary rail operations.
• Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (Japan MLIT): Japanese national ministry overseeing land, infrastructure, transport, and tourism policy, including aviation, maritime, and logistics. Comparable to TLB given its broad multi-modal policy mandate and direct regulatory authority over aviation and maritime sectors.

Others

• MTR Corporation: Hong Kong's principal railway operator, jointly overseen by TLB and the KCRC. Included as an adjacent/related entity rather than a peer because TLB is the policy bureau while MTR is the commercial operator it regulates.
• Airport Authority Hong Kong (AAHK): Statutory body operating Hong Kong International Airport under TLB's policy jurisdiction. Included as an adjacent operator rather than a direct peer because TLB is the policy maker while AAHK is the infrastructure operator it oversees.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Subsidiaries6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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