Core Insights - The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) has established a Cargo expert group to optimize trade financing through the use of logistics data [1][3] - The initiative aims to simplify trade financing processes, enhance access for SMEs, and explore international data partnerships [1] - The expert group will create a roadmap by the end of 2025 to digitize logistics data and integrate various data sources into the "Business Data Connect" platform [1] Group 1 - The Cargo initiative is a multi-year public-private partnership focusing on leveraging logistics data to improve trade financing [1] - The expert group consists of stakeholders from logistics data providers, trade associations, banks, credit information services, and government agencies [1] - The HKMA will collaborate with strategic partners and pilot banks to conduct concept validation studies from 2025 to 2026 [1] Group 2 - HKMA's President, Eddie Yue, emphasized the need for more digital and efficient trade financing, especially for SMEs, in the current complex international trade environment [3] - The Transport and Logistics Bureau is developing a port community system to provide real-time tracking of goods and enhance digitalization in the logistics sector [3] - The Airport Authority of Hong Kong is actively promoting innovation and digital development in the air cargo industry, having launched the HKIA Cargo data platform in 2021 [3]