Zhong Guo Min Hang Wang·2025-10-19 14:20Core Insights - The 2025 North Bund International Shipping Forum opened on October 19 in Shanghai, focusing on "Collaborative Promotion of Global Shipping Sustainable Development" [1] - Key presentations included China Eastern Airlines' "Building a Global Aviation Corridor," Shanghai Airport's "Creating the 'Shanghai to Shanghai' International Aviation Hub Brand," and East China Air Traffic Management Bureau's "Building an Integrated Platform for Runway Operation Safety" [1] Group 1 - The year 2025 marks the completion of the "14th Five-Year Plan," with Shanghai's International Shipping Center transitioning from "basically completed" to "fully completed," maintaining a top-three global ranking [3] - Significant developments in aviation infrastructure include the expansion of Pudong International Airport and the construction of the Shanghai East Station, aiming to create a large integrated transportation hub [3] - In 2024, Shanghai Airport is expected to achieve regular flights to 48 countries with 291 passenger and cargo routes, with cargo throughput ranking second globally [3] Group 2 - In the first nine months of this year, Shanghai's two airports recorded 627,900 flight takeoffs and landings, 100 million passengers, and 3.2869 million tons of cargo, reflecting year-on-year increases of 4.39%, 8.04%, and 6.72% respectively [3] - The afternoon session of the forum featured the "Innovation Leads the Way, Smart Chain Future—Technology Empowering the Global Aviation New Landscape" theme, co-hosted by China Eastern Airlines and Shanghai Airport for the fifth consecutive year [3]