From May 15th to 17th , the " 32nd Annual Meeting of the Asian Shipowners Association ( ASA ) " sponsored by the China Shipowners Association was held in Pudong. 120 foreign guests attended the meeting, and the total scale of the meeting was nearly 300 . people. The theme of this conference is " Asia, Greener and Safer Shipping " . At present, the Shanghai International Shipping Center is at a critical point of progress from " basic completion " to " full completion " . Looking at the construction of Shanghai International Shipping Center by " jumping out of Shanghai " and benchmarking against the highest international standards and best levels, Shanghai is striving to become a global A pioneer in the digital transformation and green and low-carbon transformation of the port and shipping industry.
Come to Shanghai again after seven years and hold a grand event in Pudong for the first time
This is the fourth time for the Asian Shipowners Association to hold the annual meeting in China, and it is also the first time to return to Shanghai after seven years, and it is the first time to hold it in Pudong. Guo Qingsong, deputy director of the Water Transport Bureau of the Ministry of Transport, Xie Qunwei, director of the Shanghai Maritime Safety Administration, Liu Bin, deputy director of the Shanghai Municipal Transportation Commission, Yang Chao, member of the Standing Committee of the Pudong New Area District Committee and deputy district governor, representatives of the China Shipowners Association and its shipping companies, and Hong Kong, China Shipping Representatives from the Eastern Association of Japan, the Japan Shipowners Association, the Korean Shipowners Association, the ASEAN Shipowners Association, the Baltic Shipping Association, and the International Chamber of Shipping attended the event.
The shipping industry is the backbone of global trade and the global economy, with seaborne trade accounting for 80% of global trade by volume and more than 70% by value . Members of the Asian Shipowners Association ( ASA ) control and operate more than 60% of the world's freight fleet. ASA is composed of six members of Asia-Pacific shipowner associations including Asia and Australia, including mainland China, Hong Kong, Japan, South Korea, and the Federation of Southeast Asian Shipowners Associations (composed of seven members from Singapore, the Philippines, Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, Myanmar and Vietnam) China Shipowners Association) and Australia.
" A good China in Asia can be better. In the past few decades, as the Asian economy has continued to grow rapidly, the global shipping center has also moved eastward. Today, the Asian region has become the world's most potential for development and the world's shipping market The region with the most dynamic growth has achieved the ' Asian Miracle ' . " Guo Qingsong, deputy director of the Water Transport Bureau of the Ministry of Transport, said that China actively participates in the process of regional economic integration, and under the framework of the "Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement" ( RCEP ) and Countries carry out mutually beneficial cooperation. Since the agreement came into effect for more than a year, the degree of trade and investment liberalization and facilitation has been significantly improved, effectively reducing trade costs and investment costs among member states, the level of intra-regional trade facilitation has been greatly improved, and the economic integration among members The process continues to deepen, and the integration of the industrial chain and supply chain has been strengthened. In the future, China will work with other Asian countries to continue to develop and build Asia well, demonstrate Asia's resilience, wisdom, and strength, and create an anchor of peace and stability, a source of growth power, and a new highland for cooperation in the world. The Ministry of Transport of China will always adhere to the principles and policies of reform and opening up, and continue to devote itself to strengthening friendly exchanges and cooperation with shipping circles in various countries and regions, and seeking common prosperity.
This meeting is the first time that the annual meeting of the Asian Shipowners Association has come to Pudong, and it is also the first large-scale international exchange event in Pudong's shipping industry after China's major and decisive victory in epidemic prevention and control. Pudong is the core area for Shanghai to build an international shipping center. At present , important brand activities such as China International Maritime Exhibition, BIMCO Global Member Conference, and International Shipping Strategy Development Seminar have been continuously carried out. Affected by the global epidemic in the past three years, many international exchange activities have been held online. This meeting is held in Pudong, which further reflects the international shipping community's recognition of Pudong's "connecting the world " status .
Yang Chao, member of the Standing Committee of the Pudong New Area Committee and deputy head of the district, said that this year marks the 10th anniversary of the establishment of the Shanghai Pilot Free Trade Zone. From 2013 to 2023 , Pudong will leapfrog from building China's first free trade pilot zone to building a leading socialist modernization drive. Pudong is entrusted with an increasingly important mission. At the same time, the state has also endowed Pudong with legislative power. We will be committed to creating the best investment destination in the world, providing more standardized legal protection and a more open, innovative and inclusive business environment.
Pudong is China's window to the Pacific Ocean and to the world, with a coastline of 115 kilometers and excellent port conditions. The container throughput has reached 42 million TEUs, supporting Shanghai Port's container throughput to remain the world's first for 13 consecutive years. Pudong Airport's cargo and mail The throughput has maintained the third place in the world for 14 consecutive years.
At present, there are more than 10,000 companies in the entire shipping industry chain in the new area, among which many member companies of the Asian Shipowners Association invest in Pudong.
Haji, chairman of the ASEAN Shipowners Association, said that China's shipbuilding capabilities have been recognized by the global market, and Pudong has very good shipping resources. It is believed that the influence of shipping in the future will increase day by day.
Send out the " Asian voice " in the global shipping industry to grasp new opportunities for green, low-carbon and intelligent development
Over the years, the Asian Shipowners Association has worked hard on behalf of Asian shipowners to make an " Asian voice " in the global shipping industry . With the arrival of the " Asian Moment " , the Asian shipping industry needs to jointly seize the opportunity, embody responsibility and responsibility, adapt to changes and promote the sustainable development of the industry under the new trend of green, low-carbon and intelligent development.
" The world is currently in a period of change. In 2023 , against the background of slowing global economic growth, the development of Asia will attract much attention. Asia will become the growth engine and backbone that can be relied on in global economic and trade development. Global governance will enter the ' Asian Moment ' . " Han Jun, assistant general manager of COSCO SHIPPING Group, said that in the post-epidemic era, we are facing existing and unprecedented challenges.
In 2018 , the International Maritime Organization (IMO) set a carbon emission reduction goal for the shipping industry: on the basis of 2008, the carbon emission intensity will be reduced by 40% by 2030 , and the total annual greenhouse gas emissions will be reduced by 50% by 2050 . In 2022 , China released the "Science and Technology Support Carbon Peak Carbon Neutralization Implementation Plan", clearly launching low-carbon and zero-carbon technology research actions in transportation, and listed a list of tasks in terms of new energy transportation equipment and green smart transportation system construction ...一个The introduction of a series of important measures to promote the green and low-carbon development of the global shipping industry has triggered the " green smell " of shipping companies and other related parties .
During the meeting, Zhang Shouguo, executive vice president of the China Shipowners Association, announced the " ASA 2023 Initiative" on behalf of ASA Chairman Xu Lirong at the meeting , calling on all stakeholders in the shipping industry to take joint actions to jointly promote the healthy development of the Asian shipping industry. He believes that only by concerted action by stakeholders in the shipping industry can we better respond to future challenges and continue to play an important role in ensuring the operation of international trade. " The initiative is to hope that the industry can negotiate and communicate together on a large platform, and avoid unilateral actions as much as possible. "
From May 15th to 17th , the " 32nd Annual Meeting of the Asian Shipowners Association ( ASA ) " sponsored by the China Shipowners Association was held in Pudong. 120 foreign guests attended the meeting, and the total scale of the meeting was nearly 300 . people. The theme of this conference is " Asia, Greener and Safer Shipping " . At present, the Shanghai International Shipping Center is at a critical point of progress from " basic completion " to " full completion " . Looking at the construction of Shanghai International Shipping Center by " jumping out of Shanghai " and benchmarking against the highest international standards and best levels, Shanghai is striving to become a global A pioneer in the digital transformation and green and low-carbon transformation of the port and shipping industry.
Come to Shanghai again after seven years and hold a grand event in Pudong for the first time
This is the fourth time for the Asian Shipowners Association to hold the annual meeting in China, and it is also the first time to return to Shanghai after seven years, and it is the first time to hold it in Pudong. Guo Qingsong, deputy director of the Water Transport Bureau of the Ministry of Transport, Xie Qunwei, director of the Shanghai Maritime Safety Administration, Liu Bin, deputy director of the Shanghai Municipal Transportation Commission, Yang Chao, member of the Standing Committee of the Pudong New Area District Committee and deputy district governor, representatives of the China Shipowners Association and its shipping companies, and Hong Kong, China Shipping Representatives from the Eastern Association of Japan, the Japan Shipowners Association, the Korean Shipowners Association, the ASEAN Shipowners Association, the Baltic Shipping Association, and the International Chamber of Shipping attended the event.
The shipping industry is the backbone of global trade and the global economy, with seaborne trade accounting for 80% of global trade by volume and more than 70% by value . Members of the Asian Shipowners Association ( ASA ) control and operate more than 60% of the world's freight fleet. ASA is composed of six members of Asia-Pacific shipowner associations including Asia and Australia, including mainland China, Hong Kong, Japan, South Korea, and the Federation of Southeast Asian Shipowners Associations (composed of seven members from Singapore, the Philippines, Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, Myanmar and Vietnam) China Shipowners Association) and Australia.
" A good China in Asia can be better. In the past few decades, as the Asian economy has continued to grow rapidly, the global shipping center has also moved eastward. Today, the Asian region has become the world's most potential for development and the world's shipping market The region with the most dynamic growth has achieved the ' Asian Miracle ' . " Guo Qingsong, deputy director of the Water Transport Bureau of the Ministry of Transport, said that China actively participates in the process of regional economic integration, and under the framework of the "Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement" ( RCEP ) and Countries carry out mutually beneficial cooperation. Since the agreement came into effect for more than a year, the degree of trade and investment liberalization and facilitation has been significantly improved, effectively reducing trade costs and investment costs among member states, the level of intra-regional trade facilitation has been greatly improved, and the economic integration among members The process continues to deepen, and the integration of the industrial chain and supply chain has been strengthened. In the future, China will work with other Asian countries to continue to develop and build Asia well, demonstrate Asia's resilience, wisdom, and strength, and create an anchor of peace and stability, a source of growth power, and a new highland for cooperation in the world. The Ministry of Transport of China will always adhere to the principles and policies of reform and opening up, and continue to devote itself to strengthening friendly exchanges and cooperation with shipping circles in various countries and regions, and seeking common prosperity.
This meeting is the first time that the annual meeting of the Asian Shipowners Association has come to Pudong, and it is also the first large-scale international exchange event in Pudong's shipping industry after China's major and decisive victory in epidemic prevention and control. Pudong is the core area for Shanghai to build an international shipping center. At present , important brand activities such as China International Maritime Exhibition, BIMCO Global Member Conference, and International Shipping Strategy Development Seminar have been continuously carried out. Affected by the global epidemic in the past three years, many international exchange activities have been held online. This meeting is held in Pudong, which further reflects the international shipping community's recognition of Pudong's "connecting the world " status .
Yang Chao, member of the Standing Committee of the Pudong New Area Committee and deputy head of the district, said that this year marks the 10th anniversary of the establishment of the Shanghai Pilot Free Trade Zone. From 2013 to 2023 , Pudong will leapfrog from building China's first free trade pilot zone to building a leading socialist modernization drive. Pudong is entrusted with an increasingly important mission. At the same time, the state has also endowed Pudong with legislative power. We will be committed to creating the best investment destination in the world, providing more standardized legal protection and a more open, innovative and inclusive business environment.
Pudong is China's window to the Pacific Ocean and to the world, with a coastline of 115 kilometers and excellent port conditions. The container throughput has reached 42 million TEUs, supporting Shanghai Port's container throughput to remain the world's first for 13 consecutive years. Pudong Airport's cargo and mail The throughput has maintained the third place in the world for 14 consecutive years.
At present, there are more than 10,000 companies in the entire shipping industry chain in the new area, among which many member companies of the Asian Shipowners Association invest in Pudong.
Haji, chairman of the ASEAN Shipowners Association, said that China's shipbuilding capabilities have been recognized by the global market, and Pudong has very good shipping resources. It is believed that the influence of shipping in the future will increase day by day.
Send out the " Asian voice " in the global shipping industry to grasp new opportunities for green, low-carbon and intelligent development
Over the years, the Asian Shipowners Association has worked hard on behalf of Asian shipowners to make an " Asian voice " in the global shipping industry . With the arrival of the " Asian Moment " , the Asian shipping industry needs to jointly seize the opportunity, embody responsibility and responsibility, adapt to changes and promote the sustainable development of the industry under the new trend of green, low-carbon and intelligent development.
" The world is currently in a period of change. In 2023 , against the background of slowing global economic growth, the development of Asia will attract much attention. Asia will become the growth engine and backbone that can be relied on in global economic and trade development. Global governance will enter the ' Asian Moment ' . " Han Jun, assistant general manager of COSCO SHIPPING Group, said that in the post-epidemic era, we are facing existing and unprecedented challenges.
In 2018 , the International Maritime Organization (IMO) set a carbon emission reduction goal for the shipping industry: on the basis of 2008, the carbon emission intensity will be reduced by 40% by 2030 , and the total annual greenhouse gas emissions will be reduced by 50% by 2050 . In 2022 , China released the "Science and Technology Support Carbon Peak Carbon Neutralization Implementation Plan", clearly launching low-carbon and zero-carbon technology research actions in transportation, and listed a list of tasks in terms of new energy transportation equipment and green smart transportation system construction ...一个The introduction of a series of important measures to promote the green and low-carbon development of the global shipping industry has triggered the " green smell " of shipping companies and other related parties .
During the meeting, Zhang Shouguo, executive vice president of the China Shipowners Association, announced the " ASA 2023 Initiative" on behalf of ASA Chairman Xu Lirong at the meeting , calling on all stakeholders in the shipping industry to take joint actions to jointly promote the healthy development of the Asian shipping industry. He believes that only by concerted action by stakeholders in the shipping industry can we better respond to future challenges and continue to play an important role in ensuring the operation of international trade. " The initiative is to hope that the industry can negotiate and communicate together on a large platform, and avoid unilateral actions as much as possible. "
At present, Shanghai is accelerating the construction of an efficient and smooth sea, land, air, railway and water collection and distribution system in Pudong. Heavyweight conferences such as the Asian Shipowners Association Annual Conference have been held in Shanghai one after another. Big names in the industry will jointly grasp the future development trend of shipping and make concerted efforts to make Asian shipping a " power source " for the development of world shipping .
