May/JuneFreight forwarding / Logistics – Shipping and transport in this region is typically handled through freight forwarder and logistics service providers. We identify the major players and their partners, particularly the extent of these companies’ operations in the Mainland.

July/AugustPorts / Maritime – For the mid-year issue, we touch on ocean cargo as well as the various ports that Hong Kong connects to, in Asia, North America and Europe.

September/OctoberE-Commerce / Supply Chain Solutions / Ports – An annual round-up of the IT offerings available in the shipping and transport industry, for seafreight and airfreight.

November/DecemberAir Cargo / Sea Cargo / Logistics – A wrap-up of the developments in the various shipping and transport industries in the region.

Agency CommissionRecognised advertising agencies are entitled to agency commission of 15%.

Terms Of PaymentInvoices rendered on or before the 1st of each month are due for payment with 30 days. All cheques should be made payable to “The Hong Kong Shippers’ Council.”

General Conditions1. The publisher is not responsible for any damage to or loss of any supplied material.2. The publisher takes no responsibility for any errors in the insertion of, or ommission to insert, any advertisement.3. Quantity/frequency discounts apply to space used within a 12-month period. Agency discounts will be forfeited on overdue accounts.

CONTACT : SHIPPERS TODAYThe Hong Kong Shippers’ CouncilRoom 603, 9 Chong Yip Street, Kwun Tong, Kowloon Hong KongTel : (852) 2211 2323, 2211 2336Fax : (852) 2891 9787E-mail: shippers@hkshippers.org.hk czarina@hkshippers.org.hk

Shippers Today is the bilingual (English/Chinese), bi-monthly magazine published by the Hong Kong Shippers' Council, for its members and the Hong Kong shipping public. In circulation for more than 20 years now, the magazine has a controlled print-run of 7,000 copies per issue, distributed to members of the 16 trade associat ions that comprise the Counci l , to paid subscribers and certain overseas hubs. The magazine is aimed primarily as an information tool for its members and the shipping transport community, apprising them of the latest developments in topics vital to their businesses. The magaz ine 's con ten t covers ocean and a i r transportation of cargo in Hong Kong and China, trade, logistics, Information Technology and all related services.

The magazine's readership comprises a top group of professionals ranging from senior executives, managers, executives and middle management-all decision-makers in the shipping and logistics industry who are actively buying, providing or using the services necessary in the transport of goods by sea, air and land.

Shippers Today Editorial Agenda 2016

January/February Industry Forecast / Air Cargo - The annual industry forecast features logistics, air cargo, shipping and transport developments in Hong Kong and the region. A year-opener look at the past year and into the coming year.

March/AprilAir Cargo / Logistics - the movement of air cargo is a vital part of logistics and Hong Kong's airport is one of the world's busiest hubs, besides being the major hub for southern China. We take a look at developments in airfreight and checkout the trends for coming seasons.

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EDITORIAL CONTENTSSHIPPERS TODAY is a bilingual magazine published on a bi-monthly basis by The Hong Kong Shippers' Council. It regularly features original articles on land, sea and air cargo issues, as well as up-to-date news and topics affecting the trade and transport industry. Useful statistics relating to air and sea transport are also published regularly.

READERSHIPSHIPPERS TODAY readers include senior managers and executives who are actively supplying or using the services that are necessary for transporting goods by land, sea and air. About 70% of the readership are exporters and manufacturers.

CIRCULATIONWith a controlled print-run of 7,000, SHIPPERS TODAY is now widely c i rculated d i rect ly through publ ic subscriptions and the ordinary and founding member associations of the Shippers’ Council, including:

~ The Hong Kong General Chamber of Textiles Ltd

~ The Chinese Manufacturers’ Association of Hong Kong

~ The Chinese General Chamber of Commerce, Hong Kong

~ The Federation of Hong Kong Garment Manufacturers

~ The Federation of Hong Kong Industries

~ Hongkong Association of Freight Forwarding and Logistics Ltd

~ Hong Kong Exporters’ Association

~ Hong Kong Garment Manufactureres Assoiation Ltd

~ The Hong Kong General Chamber of Commerce

~ Hong Kong Knitwear Exporters & Manufacturers Association

~ Hong Kong Kwun Tong Industries and Commerce Association Ltd

~ The Hong Kong Management Association

~ The Hong Kong Plastics Manufacturers Association

~ Hong Kong Trade Development Council

~ Hong Kong Woollen and Synthetic Knitting Manufacturers’ Association Ltd

~ Indian Chamber of Commerce, Hong Kong

SHIPPERS TODAY is also distributed directly to the associate members of the Council, and to:

~ CCPIT (China Council for the Promotion of International Trade)

~ COSCO (China Ocean Shipping Company)

~ COSA (China Ocean Shipping Agency)

~ Sinotrans offices in China

~ China Shippers’ Association

MECHANICAL INFORMATIONPage Unit Height Width

2-Page Spread (Full bleed) 291mm 426mm

1-Page (Full bleed) 291mm 216mm

1-Page 285mm 210mm

1/2 Horizontal 125mm 190mm

1/2 Vertical 285mm 105mm

1/4 Vertical 125mm 95mm

Image Area 265mm 190mm

Bleed 291mm 216mm

Trim Size 285mm 210mm

Full Page285 x

210 mm

Full Page Bleed291 x

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1/2 Horizontal

125 x 190 mm

1/4 Vertical125 x

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MATERIAL REQUIREMENTSElectronic Files are required. We accept files produced by Adobe Illustrator, Adobe InDesign, Adobe Photoshop and Freehand. We also accept PDF files, all fonts in the file should be outlined before submission. All photo files submitted should be in high resolution (300 dpi). Illustrator and Freehand files are recommended to be saved in EPS format. Bleeding area and crop mark of Photoshop and PDF files should be included.

If electronic files cannot be provided, please submit films to us. The requirements of films are as follows:

Four colour - colour separated positives with progressive proofs and mechanicals.

Black & White - film positive with proofs and mechanicals.

Screen - 175 lines

DEADLINESPublications date – 20th of the first monthDeadline date for booking space - 15th of the second monthDeadline date for submitting artwork - 20th of the second month

(*SHIPPERS TODAY is a bi-monthly. First and second month refer to the respective months of each issue; e.g. for March/April issue, first month is March, second month is April.)

ADVERTISING RATES(effective 1 January 2016)

(in H.K.Dollars)

Kind 1 Time 3 Times 6 Times

Full Colour

full page, outside back cover 13,680 12,700 11,480

full page, inside front cover 13,580 12,380 11,280

full page, inside back cover 13,380 12,180 10,980

full page, ROP 12,780 11,780 10,980

half page, ROP 8,080 7,490 6,880

quarter page, ROP 5,580 5,460 5,220

Three Colour ROP

full page 10,580 9,870 9,180

half page 6,580 6,130 5,780

quarter page 4,580 4,430 4,190

Two Colour ROP

full page 8,480 7,950 7,240

half page 5,280 4,760 4,310

quarter page 3,680 3,530 3,220

Black & White ROP

full page 7,380 6,880 6,130

half page 4,380 3,970 3,630

quarter page 2,580 2,370 2,150

Additional Charges

Second Colour : +20% gross

Special Colour : HK$1,800 per advertisement per special

colour

Fixed Position : 10% loading on above rates

Rate of exchange : US$1 = HK$7.8

Inserts or Labels

Ready printed material to be inserted in the magazine and

mailing labels for distribution.

Rate: HK$2 per insert (under 40gm)

HKSC Website banner advertising available upon request.

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