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Course Information
- 9 Nov 2026 (Mon) - 20 Nov 2026 (Fri) 9:30 AM - 5:00 PM
(Eligible applicants may apply for 80% reimbursement from Professional Training on Smart and Green Logistics Scheme (PTSGLS))
Course Overview
Course Overview
Accelerate your smart and green logistics transformation through this PTSGLS pre-approved professional certificate programme. Eligible applicants may apply for reimbursement of 80% of the course fee upon satisfactory completion.
Learn from experts representing and gain first-hand insights into ESG strategy, carbon management and Generative AI, alongside global and GBA logistics trends and practical industry cases.
Featuring an MIT-led innovation workshop, the programme empowers participants to combine industry expertise, smart technologies and design thinking to develop actionable ESG solutions and unlock new opportunities for sustainable logistics services.
Highlights
- Navigate Global and GBA Opportunities: Stay ahead of evolving ESG trends and the latest developments in smart and green logistics
- Turn ESG Ambition into Action: Apply practical carbon management methodologies and the CEPAR model to accelerate your ESG journey
- Unlock Productivity with Generative AI: Explore real-world AI applications to enhance operational efficiency, decision-making and sustainability
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Innovate with MIT Experts: Apply design thinking and smart technologies to real-world logistics challenges through an interactive MIT-led workshop
Who Should Join
- In-service practitioners of the logistics sector : Already working in the logistics industry of Hong Kong; or
- New joiners of logistics sector: Newly enter the logistics industry of Hong Kong within four months after completion of the courses.
What You’ll Learn
Date & Location
Date: 9, 10, 16, 17 & 20 November 2026
Registration
Registration is open on a first-come, first-served basis. The registration deadline is 30 October 2026.
Detail of the Course
9 November (Mon): 09:30–12:30
- Development of Green and Smart Transport and Logistics in the GBA
- Action plan for making the industry more modernised and more sustainable
- Green trends for transport and logistics industry
- Present and future of smart and green logistics development in GBA
- Guidelines for assessing smart and green service providers
9 November (Mon): 14:30–17:30
- Useful ESG Methodologies and Tools
- Introduction of the CEPAR model
- Guidance for companies to tackle ESG development
- Useful steps and tips for address ESG challenges
- Useful tools for companies to start ESG journey
10 November (Tue): 14:30–17:30
- Sharing of ESG Business Strategies and Cases for the Transport and Logistics Industry
- Management approach for developing ESG business strategy
- Case study of air transportation
- Case study of marine transportation
- Case study of cargo shipping
- Case study of ground transportation
16 November (Mon): 09:30–12:30
- Development of Global ESG Trends
- Development of global and regional ESG trends
- Impacts due to climate change and major international markets
- Importance of sustainable development for local businesses
- How to build strong ESG management and performance in business, including SMEs
16 November (Mon): 14:30–17:30
- Carbon Management / Reduction Initiatives and Impacts on the Industry
- Major carbon reduction initiatives
- Carbon footprint calculation, disclosure, credit, and auditing for activities and products
- Carbon management, labelling, certification, and trading
- Supply chain Scope 3 carbon emission reporting and management considerations
17 November (Tue): 09:30–12:30
- Boosting Productivity and Sustainability Using Generative AI
- Development of Generative AI
- Significance and application in business operations
- Impact of AI application to increase productivity and sustainability
- Sharing of practical scenarios and application cases
20 November (Fri): 09:30–12:30
- Design for Innovative Services in Transport and Logistics for Sustainability Workshop
- Introduction of innovative problem-solving mindset through the design process
- Explain important perspectives, concepts, and solutions related to the design
- Build up creative confidence through hands-on exercises
- Classroom discussion to encourage innovative thinking
- Integrating supply chain innovation to industry practice
20 November (Fri): 14:00–17:00
- Apply design thinking to address real-world sustainable development challenges
- Group exercise to execute innovation-driven projects using design thinking principles
- Design wireframe and mockupsto rapidly test ideas
- Provide constructive and positive feedback to peers
Trainer Profiles
Dr. Matthias Winkenbach
Director of Research, MIT Center for Transportation & Logistics
Director, MIT Intelligent Logistics Systems Lab
Ms. Marina Chan
Executive Director, MIT Hong Kong Innovation Node
Dr. John Yu
Guest Lecturer, PolyU SPEED / CPCE to Visiting Lecturer, PolyU CPCE
Ir. Dr. Eugene Wong
Committee Member, Manpower Development Committee, Hong Kong Maritime and Port Board; Associate Professor, Department of Supply Chain and Information Management, Hang Seng University of Hong Kong
Ir. David Lo
Head, Environmental Intelligence and Excellence, Hong Kong Productivity Council
Ms. Tracy Zhou
Associate Principal Consultant, ESG and Intelligent Solutions, Hong Kong Productivity Council