谈及航运界面临的海员短缺问题时，格里马尔迪说，全球现有海员约200万，缺口至少10万。新型 发动机与燃料的应用，使得约四成海员需技能提升与再培训，以保障安全，这一需求事关近80万人的职 业发展。 "人口基数庞大的中国，能为缓解航运业未来或加剧的海员短缺提供有力支撑。"他说，中国既有充 足劳动力筑牢海员储备基础，又有绿色航运的发展雄心与规划明晰的培训方向，并可依托成熟职教体 系，结合新燃料、新设备操作需求开展专项培训，培养复合型海员，助推绿色转型人才建设。 格里马尔迪强调，航运业脱碳首要依赖明确的政策导向，以政策确定性为行业投资锚定方向。 "多重优势叠加的特质让香港在绿色航运领域具备了独特竞争力。"国际航运公会主席埃马努埃莱· 格里马尔迪日前接受新华社记者专访时说。他相信，"内联外通"的香港，会成为前景广阔的绿色船用燃 料加注及交易中心，并将在航运业脱碳转型中发挥不可或缺的作用。 格里马尔迪认为，与其他航运枢纽相比，香港的独特之处在于，它既是重要的国际航运中心，也是 国际贸易与金融中心。香港作为全球前四的国际航运中心，其完善的港口设施、汇聚的船东群体以及成 熟的海事服务生态圈，生动诠释了航运业赖以生存和发展的国 ...

特区政府除了会听取交流平台的企业对在香港发展绿色船用燃料加注和交易业务的意见，亦会通过举办 不同的交流活动和由政府促成的业务会议等，促进相关持份者的沟通协作，以加快在香港建立完整和具 韧性的绿色船用燃料加注供应链。 特区政府运输及物流局局长陈美宝在当天的国际燃料工业协会年会上表示，交流平台旨在促进业界讨 论，收集意见，以提升香港在绿色船用燃料加注和交易方面的竞争力。欢迎所有有兴趣的香港公司，以 及在香港开展业务的内地和海外公司加入交流平台，共同将香港打造成区内首屈一指的绿色船用燃料加 注和交易中心。(完) 中新网香港11月19日电 香港特区政府19日宣布成立绿色船用燃料发展交流平台，通过业界持份者的交 流与合作，催化绿色船用燃料加注供应链在香港建立，推动香港发展成为绿色船用燃料的加注及交易中 心。目前已有25家企业和行业组织加入该交流平台。 特区政府运输及物流局于去年11月公布《绿色船用燃料加注行动纲领》，订定五大策略及十项行动，目 标是将香港发展成为绿色船用燃料加注中心。其中，行动纲领提出为业界提供合作平台，以协助建立有 效的供应链和交易渠道。新成立的交流平台正是促进业界合作的重要举措。交流平台汇聚绿色船用 ...

Group 1 - The conference aimed to promote the high-quality development of the northern green marine fuel production, processing, and storage base through technological innovation and modernized integration of production, supply, sales, and storage [1][3] - Key discussions focused on the development paths for green marine fuel, emphasizing standard leadership, technological innovation, and industry self-discipline to inject strong momentum into the construction of the northern green marine fuel base [1][3] Group 2 - Participants explored topics such as the development of the marine fuel industry with clean green energy, the empowerment of the marine fuel industry by artificial intelligence, and strategies to promote the marine fuel industry amid global economic uncertainties [3] - The conference included the issuance of membership certificates for the "Northeast Asia Green Marine Fuel Supply Chain Alliance" and the unveiling of the sustainable marine fuel joint research center at Dalian Maritime University [3] - Cooperation agreements were signed between the Panjin Lingang Economic Development Zone Management Committee and several companies, including Shandong Port International Trade Group and China Shipbuilding Fuel Co., Ltd. [3]

Core Viewpoint - The Hong Kong government is responding to the U.S. decision to impose port fees on Chinese shipping and logistics companies, emphasizing the need to enhance the competitiveness of Hong Kong's shipping industry and establish a dedicated agency for its development [1][2]. Group 1: Government Response and Initiatives - The Hong Kong government is closely monitoring the situation and will establish the Hong Kong Maritime and Port Development Council to support the shipping industry [1]. - Recent measures have been implemented to strengthen the resilience of the shipping industry against external challenges [1]. - The government plans to focus on four key areas: enhancing the maritime ecosystem, seizing green shipping opportunities, deepening Hong Kong's role as an international platform, and expanding domestic and international market opportunities [1][2]. Group 2: Enhancing Maritime Ecosystem - Initiatives include introducing tax incentives for commodity traders and optimizing existing tax benefits for the shipping industry, with proposals to be submitted to the Legislative Council in the first half of next year [1]. - The government will continue to provide green cash incentives for registered vessels and implement bulk registration benefits [1]. Group 3: Green Shipping Opportunities - The government has launched the "Green Marine Fuel Supply Action Plan" to position Hong Kong as a high-quality green marine fuel supply center [2]. - This initiative aims to facilitate the supply and trading of green marine fuels, aligning with international green transition trends [2]. Group 4: International Engagement - Efforts are being made to deepen cooperation with international maritime organizations, with the recent "Hong Kong Maritime Week" being the most internationalized to date [2]. - The government is actively promoting Hong Kong's advantages to attract international shipping organizations and will establish a dedicated team in the Middle East to enhance outreach [2]. Group 5: Market Expansion - The government aims to leverage Hong Kong's "internal and external connectivity" to help local shipping companies tap into mainland and international markets [2]. - Initiatives include establishing intermodal transport connections and utilizing a new port community system to improve efficiency and reduce costs for the industry [2].