CC Tung, Chairman and CEO of Orient Overseas International Limited (OOIL), has been awarded the Lifetime Achievement Award at the Asian Freight and Supply Chain Awards (AFSCAs), held in Hong Kong on April 22.

The award was presented by Hong Kong Secretary for Transport and Housing, Eva Cheng.

The Lifetime Achievement Award is decided by Cargonews Asia's international network of editors and correspondents, and is given to an individual in recognition for his contributions to the transport and logistics industry over the years, showing both leadership and commitment to the development of the industry as a whole.

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 to 1995 and Chairman of the Hong Kong General Chamber of Commerce from 1999 to 2001.

Mr Tung is currently a member of the Hong Kong Port Development Council and Hong Kong Logistics Development Council.