参考消息特稿|全球航运业迎来变革浪潮——来自2025天津国际航运产业博览会的观察

Core Viewpoint - The global shipping industry is undergoing significant transformation, driven by changes in international trade dynamics and the need for enhanced resilience, green transition, and financial support for sustainable development [1][2][3]. Shipping Market Overview - The global shipping market is showing resilience, with a projected growth of 2.6% in maritime trade to 1.266 billion tons in 2024, despite existing risks from tariffs and policy uncertainties [1][2]. - Major ports like Shanghai, Singapore, and Ningbo-Zhoushan are leading in container throughput growth, with increases of 4.8%, 5.4%, and 11.3% respectively [2]. Regional Cooperation - Regional collaboration is becoming a key driver for the shipping industry's development, providing new avenues to mitigate external risks [2]. - China is recognized as the largest market for global maritime trade, with ongoing efforts to maintain strong connections with major ports [2]. China's Trade Resilience - China's goods trade saw a year-on-year increase of 2.5% in the first five months of the year, with notable growth in trade with ASEAN countries [3]. - The "Belt and Road" initiative is enhancing China's international supply chain resilience, exemplified by the efficient logistics network established through Tianjin Port [4]. Green Transition - The shipping industry is under pressure to transition to greener practices, with the International Maritime Organization (IMO) aiming for net-zero emissions by 2050 for large ocean-going vessels [6][7]. - Various countries are implementing measures to promote green shipping, including clean energy usage and technological upgrades [6][7]. Financial Support for Shipping - The global shipping finance sector is expanding, with a shipping credit financing index score of 62 in 2023, indicating a stable upward trend [9]. - In Tianjin, the shipping finance index rose from 100 to 146.07 from 2020 to 2023, reflecting a compound annual growth rate of 13.46% [10]. Challenges in Green Transition - The shipping industry's green transition faces challenges such as high costs of green fuels and inadequate infrastructure [8]. - Experts emphasize the need for innovative risk-sharing mechanisms and support in carbon trading to facilitate the industry's transition [11].