Core Viewpoint - The transformation of Shanghai's North Bund from a cargo handling port to a strategic node for trade and international cruise tourism is highlighted, with a focus on enhancing port value and urban functionality through four key themes: service trade port, technology innovation port, headquarters economy port, and international vitality port [1]. Group 1: Service Trade Port - The initiative aims to upgrade shipping services by focusing on high-end shipping services such as shipping finance, ship management, and maritime arbitration, while promoting the digital, intelligent, and green transformation of shipping [3]. - Financial foundations will be strengthened by attracting licensed institutions and developing financial technology to support innovation and the real economy, particularly in green and low-carbon sectors [3]. - The strategy includes the development of new trade formats such as bulk commodity trade, cultural trade, digital trade, offshore trade, and cross-border e-commerce, enhancing the resilience of the urban economy [3]. Group 2: Technology Innovation Port - The district will leverage its concentration of institutions, talent, and funding to create a collaborative mechanism among industry, academia, government, and finance, facilitating the transformation of technological achievements and the development of technology service industries [5]. - The technology service industry in the district has exceeded 70 billion yuan, accounting for 13% of the city's total, with the addition of 3 unicorns and 24 "little giants" in the past five years [5]. Group 3: Headquarters Economy Port - The focus is on attracting leading and high-growth enterprises to enhance the regional resource allocation capability, with a current total of 104 headquarters established, including 35 regional headquarters of multinational companies [6]. - The initiative aims to strengthen the modern industrial system by targeting high-end segments of the industrial chain and high-value areas of the service chain [6]. Group 4: International Vitality Port - The district is implementing eight action plans to attract global service providers and enhance foreign investment headquarters, contributing nearly 25% to the district's economic total from around 2000 foreign enterprises [7]. - Recent efforts include the launch of the "North Bund International Legal Service Port" to create a comprehensive, one-stop legal service hub, alongside plans for an "International Talent Port" [7].