Group 1 - The core viewpoint of the article highlights the collaboration between Qingdao's Transportation Bureau and the China Economic Information Service to enhance the construction of an international shipping center in Qingdao [1][3] - In 2024, Qingdao will elevate the construction of the international shipping center as a major development strategy, establishing a high-level working group to oversee the initiative [2] - The newly approved overall planning for Qingdao Port serves as a catalyst for the implementation of the "Three-Year Action Plan for the Construction of Qingdao International Shipping Center (2024-2026)" focusing on key objectives such as building international logistics corridors and promoting the integration of port, industry, and city [2] Group 2 - Since 2014, the China Economic Information Service has collaborated with the Baltic Exchange to develop the Xinhua-Baltic International Shipping Center Development Index, which evaluates 43 global shipping centers based on various criteria [2][5] - The index has become a recognized standard for high-quality development of shipping centers globally, providing a reference for the flow of supply chain elements in the port and shipping industry [5] - The future collaboration aims to leverage each party's strengths to attract global shipping service resources, enhancing Qingdao's competitiveness in the global shipping landscape [5]