第一财经·2025-10-17 04:08Core Viewpoint - The Chinese shipping industry has demonstrated strong resilience and vitality over the past year, achieving new results in high-quality development amidst complex environments [3]. Shipping Economic Performance - The maritime connectivity of China has maintained the world's highest ranking for 19 consecutive years, with the international shipping volume expected to account for 31.3% of global shipping volume in 2024. The port cargo throughput and container throughput have ranked first globally for several years [4]. - In the first eight months of this year, the national waterway freight volume reached 6.56 billion tons, a year-on-year increase of 3.8%. The total cargo throughput at ports was 12.03 billion tons, up 4.4%, and container throughput was approximately 23 million TEUs, increasing by 6.3% [4]. Shipping Infrastructure Development - Major waterway infrastructure projects are advancing, with the construction progress of the Xiaoyangshan North Container Terminal exceeding 50% and the Pinglu Canal over 80% [5]. - In the first eight months, national waterway construction investment reached 143.27 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 3.6%, providing strong support for domestic demand expansion and stable growth [5]. Smart Port Construction - China has built 60 automated terminals, leading global smart port construction. The national electronic navigation chart has surpassed 10,000 kilometers in published mileage [7]. - The use of shore power for vessels has become normalized, with annual usage expected to exceed 200 million kilowatt-hours [7]. Regulatory and Policy Framework - The revision of the "International Shipping Regulations" provides a solid legal guarantee for national maritime safety and development. A comprehensive policy system for high-quality inland waterway shipping development has been established [8]. International Cooperation - China has signed maritime agreements with Kuwait and has reached 70 countries and regions for bilateral and multilateral maritime agreements. The Shanghai International Shipping Center ranks among the top three globally [9]. Shanghai International Shipping Center Development - The Shanghai International Shipping Center has transitioned from "basically completed" to "fully completed" during the 14th Five-Year Plan, maintaining a top-three global ranking [10]. Port and Airport Development - Shanghai Port's container throughput is expected to reach 51.506 million TEUs in 2024, maintaining its position as the world's largest port for 15 consecutive years [12]. - In the first nine months, Shanghai's airport handled 1 billion passengers and 3.2869 million tons of cargo, with respective year-on-year growth of 8.04% and 6.72% [12]. Cruise Port Development - The first domestically produced large cruise ship, "Aida·Magic City," will commence commercial operations in January 2024. In the first nine months, Shanghai's cruise port received 225 international cruise calls, with passenger throughput increasing by nearly 45% [13]. Shipping Service Enhancement - Shanghai has established a multi-level, full-chain temporary arbitration system for maritime disputes, filling a domestic gap. The first foreign-related maritime temporary arbitration case was adjudicated in Shanghai in August 2024 [14]. Green and Smart Shipping Transition - Shanghai Port's LNG refueling capacity is increasing, and it has become one of the few ports globally capable of both LNG and methanol refueling. The Shanghai International Shipping Carbon Footprint Labeling Association has been established [15]. - The Yangshan Deepwater Port's fully automated terminal is now operational, and a digital trade platform has been launched [15][16]. 2025 North Bund International Shipping Forum - The forum, co-hosted by the Ministry of Transport and the Shanghai Municipal Government, will take place from October 19 to 21, 2025, focusing on global shipping sustainable development [17][19]. - The forum will include various sub-forums and activities, with an expected attendance of 4,000 participants from over 50 countries and regions [19].