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Core Insights - The 2025 North Bund International Shipping Forum will be held from October 19 to 21 in Shanghai, focusing on "Collaborative Promotion of Global Shipping Sustainable Development" [1] - The forum will feature over 50 new industry achievements, the highest in its history, covering areas such as green shipping, network layout, technical standards, service innovation, and international cooperation [2] - Shanghai's international shipping center has entered a new phase of "comprehensive construction," maintaining its position among the top three globally [1][3] Forum Details - The forum will include a main opening ceremony and international green shipping forum, as well as sub-forums on maritime safety, digital and intelligent shipping, and financial and insurance topics [1] - It is expected to attract around 4,000 participants from over 50 countries and regions, with a significant international presence among speakers [2] Industry Achievements - Shanghai's container throughput has ranked first globally for 15 consecutive years, with a projected throughput of 51.506 million standard containers in 2024 [3] - The city has also seen significant advancements in air cargo, with its airport's cargo throughput ranking second in the world [3] Shipping Service Enhancements - Shanghai has established a multi-level, full-chain temporary arbitration system for maritime arbitration, marking a significant development in the field [4] - The launch of the first international shipping index futures in China has positioned Shanghai as a leader in the global shipping derivatives market [4] Green Shipping Initiatives - Shanghai has enhanced its LNG and methanol bunkering capabilities, becoming one of the few ports globally to offer both services [5] - The port has seen a 72% year-on-year increase in LNG bunkering volume, with methanol bunkering entering a normalized operational phase [5]