CDL(US:CDEVY) Zhong Guo Zi Ran Zi Yuan Bao·2025-06-08 07:22Core Insights - The "Shanghai Modern Marine City Development Blue Book 2024 Assessment Report" was officially released, marking the second annual report since the first one in 2023, indicating Shanghai's progress towards a more systematic, professional, and international approach in modern marine city construction [1][2] Summary by Categories Development Progress - The report outlines the main progress and achievements in Shanghai's modern marine city construction for 2024, focusing on five functional positions: becoming a marine technology innovation hub, establishing an international shipping center, leading in marine governance, creating a green low-carbon marine demonstration zone, and setting a new benchmark for international marine cooperation [1][3] Evaluation Results - The assessment results show that Shanghai maintains its position as the third globally and first domestically in modern marine city development, remaining in the top tier internationally [2][3] Assessment Framework - The evaluation framework is based on five principles: scientific, comprehensive, forward-looking, authoritative, and data availability, utilizing a system of five primary indicators and 25 secondary indicators to objectively assess Shanghai's development level against 20 key marine cities worldwide [3] Key Strengths and Areas for Improvement - Marine Industry Innovation: Ranked in the international top tier, leveraging a strong marine equipment industry chain and abundant marine innovation resources [6] - Shipping Resource Allocation: Positioned at the forefront internationally, with leading container throughput and shipping fluidity, second only to Singapore in port activity [7] - Marine Governance: Actively participating in international cooperation and improving governance capabilities, but still needing to enhance the legal framework and maritime financial services [7] - Green Development Transition: Leading in high-voltage shore power connections and alternative energy facilities, but requiring improvement in marine ecological governance [7] - Urban Development Strength: Strong talent attraction and significant technological innovation, but needing to enhance economic and ecological capabilities [8] Strategic Recommendations - The report proposes seven strategic recommendations for advancing modern marine city construction, including strengthening strategic guidance, promoting industrial quality, accelerating marine innovation, enhancing high-end shipping services, coordinating international cooperation, committing to green development, and optimizing resource allocation [12]