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Figure 56. The industry have been advocating for a statutory bodySources: Various newspapers“Hong Kong Shipowners Association has been communicatingwith the Government on establishing a new statutory body.”“We hope the Hong Kong Maritime and Port Board canbecome a statutory body with administrative power.”“It is recommended that a new statutory body outsidethe Government be set up and operate on its own.”Indeed, industry players including the HKMPB, the Hong Kong Shipowners Association, and the Hong Kong Shippers’ Council have been advocating for a dedicated statutory body that takes a developmental and promotional role for the industry.36 They have unanimously pointed out that dedicated administrative support is crucial to help the logistics industry stay ahead of the competition with Singapore and mainland cities. A statutory body can also introduce timely measures and integrated policies that fit the long-term interests of the industry as well as cultivate greater awareness among the world of Hong Kong’s strengths (Figure 56).Different industry players have advocated for a statutory body36 航運業冀海運局成法定機構. (2017, November 20). Ta Kung Pao, and 香港航運業發展遜新加坡？業界冀成立航運業「機管局」. (2019, November 20). Hong Kong Economic Times. 89