The Way Forward: Green and Smart Port

Andrew Rigden Green is a leading voice in the maritime legal community for decarbonisation. He has an enviable track record as one of Asia’s top-ranked maritime lawyers, consistently ranked Leading Partner for Hong Kong Shipping by Legal 500, a Band 1 Shipping Litigator in China by Chambers and recognised as pre-eminent by Doyle’s Guide.  Andrew brings decades of experience advising on some of the region’s most complex maritime disputes. This deep grounding in shipping law allows him to bridge legal rigour with strategic foresight as he advises clients navigating the evolving landscape of maritime decarbonisation.

Building on this expertise, Andrew has expanded his practice into a trusted advisory role on low- and zero-carbon strategies for leading maritime, logistics and infrastructure clients. At Watson Farley & Williams (WFW), Andrew is a key figure driving the firm’s Asia-Pacific ESG offering, advising on energy transition policy, emissions regulation and compliance, and digital transformation in global trade. His ability to translate intricate regulatory frameworks into commercially workable solutions makes him a sought-after advisor across the region.
My Sustainability Goals for 2025:

1.  to see Hong Kong become a leading example of a low carbon port
2. to see Hong Kong become a leading green fuels hub in Asia
3. to see a transition in the Hong Kong fleet away from carbon intensive fuels

Jeff Bent
Managing Director, Worldwide Cruise Terminals

Jeff Bent is the managing director at Worldwide Cruise Terminals, a joint venture company managing and operating Hong Kong’s storied Kai Tak Cruise Terminal. He previously worked in passenger services at the Hong Kong and Singapore airports for his employer Worldwide Flight Services, the world’s largest independent air cargo handler, and since 2024 a member of the SATS group. Jeff is a chartered fellow of the Chartered Institute of Logistics & Transport and participates in the China Ports and Harbors Association Cruise Subcommittee.

He holds degrees from Connecticut College, Cornell University, and the Chinese University of Hong Kong. Jeff speaks Cantonese and Mandarin and has lived in Asia for 30 years, primarily in Hong Kong.

班智榮(Jeff Bent)
環美郵輪碼頭董事總經理

班智榮先生是環美郵輪碼頭董事總經理。環美郵輪碼頭是負責管理及營運啟德郵輪碼頭的合資企業。班先生之前負責環美航務在香港和新加坡機場的旅客服務。環美航務乃世界最大獨立空運貨站營運商，及主要機場地勤服務供應商，自2024年也是新翔集團的成員公司。班先生是香港運輸物流學會的院士，中国邮轮发展专家委员会的成員，也參與中國港口協會郵輪遊艇碼頭分會。

班先生有康州學院、康奈爾大學、香港中文大學的文憑，在亞洲積累了30年的工作經驗，現在定居香港。

My Sustainability Goals for 2025:

1. standards to allow for more marine fuel options, including methanol and hydrogen
2. policy to encourage replacement of diesel commercial vehicles with electric
3. policy to further reduce single-use plastics in Hong Kong

Mr. Lam is the Director of Operations at Hongkong International Terminals Limited and a member of the HPH Trust Exco. He joined Hutchison Ports Group in 2015 and held various executive positions in Ports Panama, COSCO-HIT, and YANTIAN focusing on terminal operations. He has over 29 years of experience in terminal operations and logistics business, bringing extensive expertise to his role. Mr. Lam holds a Bachelor of Business Administration from the Chinese University of Hong Kong.

Clark Lee is the General Manager – Engineering and Planning of Modern Terminals Limited. With over 20 years of experience in engineering and development of container terminals in Hong Kong, Clark currently oversees the strategic planning and implementation of various development projects at Modern Terminals, including decarbonisation initiatives. He leads and manages a team responsible for project management, engineering planning, maintenance of terminal facilities and equipment, and the environmental management system.

Clark is also a member of the Company’s Sustainability Steering Committee and serves as the Chairman of the Environmental Committee.

He holds a Master of Science in Civil Engineering and a Bachelor of Engineering in Civil and Structural Engineering from the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology.