HONG KONG, January 17, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — GS1 Hong Kong (“GS1 HK”), as a member of the Port Community System (“PCS”) Industry Expert Liaison Group, expresses strong support for the official launch of PCS, a critical digital logistics platform established by the HKSAR Government that provides real-time, 24-hour cargo tracking, designed to transform Hong Kong’s maritime and logistics ecosystem. With more than 2,300 companies already registered, the PCS marks a significant step towards a fully integrated, transparent and efficient digital logistics community.
GS1, as the global data standards organization, establishes the common business language, including the unique product identifier – Global Trade Item Number (“GTIN”, also known as a “barcode”) that allows disparate systems to communicate seamlessly. At the local level, GS1 HK facilitates the incorporation of the GS1 global registry, particularly GTINs, into the PCS platform to enable greater accuracy and efficiency of trade declarations and strengthen traceability that benefits Hong Kong’s logistics and port industries.
This also aims to enable seamless cross-border data exchange with China’s single window system, where customs already required the GTIN for declaring imported goods. In the future, we will also consider leveraging global standards for item-level merchandise and shipment traceability to ensure visibility and accountability throughout the supply chain.
GS1 HK will continue to support the Transportation and Logistics Bureau’s ongoing collaboration with the Hong Kong Monetary Authority’s “CargoX Project”, which uses PCS freight data to help banks conduct credit assessment and SMEs obtain credit financing more efficiently.
Ms. Anna Lin, General Manager of GS1 Hong Kongsaid: “Data is the fuel that shapes the economy. GS1 HK is ready to support this PCS initiative, providing standards-based global data solutions to drive information flow, goods flow and cash flow, which directly improves Hong Kong’s competitiveness as an international trade, finance and logistics hub. hub.”
About GS1 Hong Kong
GS1 Hong Kong is the local chapter of GS1®, a global non-profit data standards organization headquartered in Brussels, Belgium and represented in over 120 economies. We help businesses identify, capture and share trusted data across physical and digital supply chains. Through global standards such as GTIN (barcodes) and standards-based platforms, GS1 Hong Kong enables businesses to improve efficiency and visibility.
In today’s AI-driven economy, data quality is essential. GS1 Hong Kong provides a foundation for accurate, searchable, shareable and traceable data.
GS1 Hong Kong currently supports nearly 8,000 member businesses across 20 industries, including retail and consumer goods, food and beverage and foodservice, healthcare, clothing and footwear, logistics and ICT. By working closely with industry stakeholders and government, we are fostering a collaborative ecosystem to “Go Digital • Go Green”.
Website: www.gs1hk.org
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