CC Tung, Chairman and CEO of Orient Overseas International Ltd (OOIL) has been presented the prestigious “Lifetime Achievement Award” at the Seatrade Asia Awards, for his “significant and lasting contribution to the region’s shipping and maritime industry”. The award ceremony was held in Shanghai on June 25, 2009.

The Seatrade Asia Awards are designed to celebrate and reward excellence and innovation in the maritime sector across the region over the previous 12 months.

Mr Tung’s contributions to the shipping industry in Hong Kong and around the world have been substantial. Mr. Tung was Chairman of The Hong Kong Shipowners’ Association from 1993-1995 and Chairman of the Hong Kong General Chamber of Commerce from 1999–2001. Mr. Tung is currently a member of the Hong Kong Port Development Council and Hong Kong Logistics Development Council. 

In other award categories, OOCL won the Best Liner Owner/Operator Award, which is given to companies who demonstrate the best customer service and reliability, as well as network and fleet development.

Orient Overseas Container Line (OOCL) is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Hong Kong Stock Exchange listed Orient Overseas (International) Ltd. Headquartered in Hong Kong, OOCL is one of the world's leading container transport and logistics service providers, with more than 280 offices in 55 countries. Linking Asia, Europe, North America, the Mediterranean, the Indian sub-continent, the Middle East and Australia/New Zealand, the company offers transportation services to all major east/west trading economies of the world. OOCL is one of the leading international carriers serving China, providing a full range of logistics and transportation services throughout the country. It is also an industry leader in the use of information technology and e-commerce to manage the entire cargo process. Website: http://www.oocl.com/