Tradelink Electronic Commerce Limited was incorporated in 1988 as a joint venture between some key players in Hong Kong's trading sector. These included two of the largest banks in Hong Kong, two container terminal operators, an air cargo terminal operator and a couple of important trade associations. The Hong Kong Government, via the Financial Secretary Incorporated, became its largest single shareholder in 1992.

After years of phenomenal growth, it has become a publicly listed company with shares traded on the Main Board of The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong since 28 October 2005. As of today, the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region remains the largest single shareholder of the Company. Other key shareholders include The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited.

With an aim to foster the productivity and competitiveness of Hong Kong's trade through the provision of trade-related electronic commerce, it is the Company's mission "to be the most influential e-commerce service provider in Hong Kong". Tradelink also maintains an "electronic gateway" between the trading community and the Government for the provision of Government Electronic Trading Services (GETS) in respect of a number of specified Government-related trade transactions. With its quality service and solid experience, Tradelink has been appointed by the Government to continue offering of GETS till 2016.

Backed by the strong support of the Hong Kong trading community and its shareholders, the Company has built up and maintained an impressive customer base of more than 54,000 companies, which practically constitute the entire Hong Kong trade and logistics community.