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
• 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.

Date & Location

Date: 9, 10, 16, 17 & 20 November 2026

Location: Classroom L1-121, HKPC Building​

Course Fee

HK$10,000 per participant​

Eligible applicants may apply for 80% reimbursement​ from Professional Training on Smart and Green Logistics Scheme (PTSGLS)

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