Hong Kong Launches a Digital Port Community System with Real-Time Cargo Tracking
Authorities in Hong Kong have launched a Port Community System (PCS) — a unified digital platform for the port and logistics ecosystem that enables 24/7 real-time cargo monitoring. According to GS1 Hong Kong, more than 2,300 companies have already joined the system, highlighting rapid industry adoption.
The PCS is built on international GS1 standards, including GTIN (Global Trade Item Number), improving the accuracy of declarations and end-to-end supply chain traceability. The platform is also designed to be interoperable with China’s Single Window system, where GTIN is already mandatory for import clearance, helping to reduce friction in cross-border cargo flows.
Beyond operations, the system is expected to support trade finance. PCS data will be used in the CargoX project, developed with the participation of the Hong Kong Monetary Authority, to simplify banks’ risk assessments and improve access to financing for SMEs.
The initiative strengthens Hong Kong’s position as a digital hub for port logistics and accelerates the shift toward data-driven port and supply chain management.