宁波再造“蓝色增长极”

Core Viewpoint - Ningbo is positioning itself as a global marine center city, focusing on enhancing its marine economy and addressing existing weaknesses in its marine industry chain [2][15][19]. Group 1: Marine Economic Development - Ningbo's marine economy is projected to reach a production value of 2,754 billion in 2024, accounting for 15.2% of its GDP, which is significantly lower than that of Qingdao and Tianjin [13][14]. - The city aims to establish a modern marine industry system and promote marine technology innovation as part of its "14th Five-Year Plan" [3][15]. - The marine economy has shown consistent growth, with a 17-fold increase from 160 million in 2002 to 2,754 billion in 2024 [14]. Group 2: Port and Shipping Services - Ningbo Zhoushan Port has maintained its position as the world's busiest port for 16 consecutive years, with a cargo throughput of 1.377 billion tons in 2024 and container throughput of 3,930 thousand TEUs [6]. - The port is recognized as a major hub for bulk cargo and oil transfer, but it faces challenges in shipping service capabilities [8][9]. - Plans are in place to enhance shipping services, including the establishment of high-level shipping service clusters and digital platforms [10][11]. Group 3: Marine Industry Structure - Ningbo's modern marine industry includes key sectors such as green petrochemicals, marine logistics, and marine engineering equipment, with emerging industries like marine new materials and marine biotechnology [18][20]. - The city is focusing on upgrading its marine industry system and establishing a project database for significant marine industry projects [20][21]. - In 2024, the marine emerging industries are expected to contribute over 580 billion, with a growth rate exceeding 10% [20]. Group 4: Marine Technology Innovation - Ningbo's marine technology resources are currently dispersed, lacking a centralized platform for integration [22]. - The city plans to build a national key laboratory for marine materials and a comprehensive marine testing facility to enhance its research capabilities [23][25]. - There is a need for high-level talent in marine engineering, which is currently insufficient in local educational institutions [25].