2021

Tradelink took over operation of VSHIP services

VSHIP's bid-and-offer service was renamed to Freight Quotation Service (FQS) and its operation was taken over by Tradelink as a value-added service to Government Electronic Trading Services

2019

Granted a 6-year GETS licence

Granted a 6-year Government Electronic Trading Services (GETS) licence (2019-2024) extended up to 2027 by Government to continue providing GETS

TESS renamed to Tradelink PayTech Solutions Limited

Renamed Tradelink E-Biz Secure Solutions Limited (TESS) to Tradelink PayTech Solutions Limited to focus on solutions that facilitate electronic fund transfer through various payment methods and a wide range of value-adding applications

2018

Joined the FIDO Alliance

Became a member of the FIDO Alliance in supporting and applying FIDO standards in biometric authentication solutions to reduce reliance on passwords and protect against phishing man-in-the-middle and replay attacks using stolen passwords

2017

Established VSHIP Limited

Developed a community logistics platform which connects shippers and service providers to conduct business, digitalize and process all required shipping documents on the platform thus streamlining the supply chain process

2016

GETS licence extended till end of 2018

The Government extended Tradelink’s Government Electronic Trading Services (GETS) licence (2010 – 2016) till end of 2018

2013

Celebrated Tradelink's 25th Anniversary

Celebrated its silver jubilee anniversary with commitment to continue serving the Hong Kong’s trading community by providing the most comprehensive, secure and reliable e-commerce services

Established Tradelink E-Biz Secure Solutions Limited

Established Tradelink E-Biz Secure Solutions Limited (TESS) that specializes in the development and provision of online / mobile secure payment solutions

2010

Granted a 7-year GETS licence

Granted a 7-year Government Electronic Trading Services (GETS) licence (2010-2016) by Government to continue providing GETS

2005

Listed on the Main Board of the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong

Publicly listed with shares traded on the Main Board of the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong on 28th Oct 2005. Stock code: 0536

2004

Granted a 6-year GETS licence

Granted a 6-year Government Electronic Trading Services (GETS) licence (2004-2009) by Government to provide GETS after the expiry of exclusive franchise

Established Digital Trade and Transportation Network Limited

Established Digital Trade and Transportation Network Limited (DTTNCo) for operating a community platform for supply chain document exchanges

2000

Established Digi-Sign Certification Services Limited

Established Digi-Sign Certification Services Limited (Digi-Sign), the first recognized commercial Certification Authority

Founded the Pan Asian e-Commerce Alliance (PAA)

Founded the Pan Asian e-Commerce Alliance (PAA) with two other major e-commerce service providers in the region to promote secure and reliable e-commerce for cross border trade facilitation

1997

Started the 7-year exclusive franchise

Started the 7-year exclusive franchise (1997-2003) for the provision of Government Electronic Trading Services (GETS)

1992

Government became Tradelink’s single largest shareholder

The Hong Kong Government, via the Financial Secretary Incorporated, became its largest single shareholder

1988

Incorporated by 11 renowned corporations

With a common mission to promote the widespread use of e-Commerce in HK for trade facilitation, Tradelink was incorporated and its founding shareholders 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