Herbert Darwin Mangatas, director of PT Gapura Segara Borneo, an Indonesian freight shipping agency, came to China’s Tianjin in search of potential business partners, says an article published on china daily website.
Global Collaboration At Tianjin Expo
Representatives from over 400 enterprises and global ports across 22 countries gathered at the Tianjin International Shipping Industry Expo 2023.
The expo, themed “Shipping throughout the world, leading the future,” aimed to promote high-quality development of the global shipping industry.
Chinese Market Attracts Interest
Herbert Darwin Mangatas from Indonesian freight shipping agency PT Gapura Segara Borneo attended the expo, expressing interest in collaborations with Chinese companies.
Many participants bet on the vast Chinese market as a source of new growth points for their businesses.
China’s Role In Global Logistics
Lars Anke of Hamburger Hafen und Logistik AG emphasized the importance of global logistics for fostering global development.
Global collaboration, especially with Chinese partners, is seen as crucial for addressing challenges in the 21st century.
Recognition Of China’s Shipping Logistics
Despite external demand pressures, Carol Cui from Tianjin-based Ronghua International Logistics highlighted that China’s shipping logistics is highly recognized by overseas customers.
Several domestic and foreign companies expressed intentions of cooperation during the expo.
Comprehensive Global Cooperation
China showcased its in-depth global cooperation across the entire shipping industry chain, covering logistics, trade, global ports cooperation, shipbuilding, and ship leasing.
Alexander V. Chidiac of Iskandar Group expressed interest in cooperating with Chinese shipyards, recognizing China’s pivotal role in the global shipping industry.
China’s Shipbuilding Capacity And Collaboration
George Xiradakis, President of Hellenic Shipping Finance Association, highlighted China’s economical, green, and highly efficient shipbuilding capacity.
Greece’s substantial orders from Chinese shipyards over the past decades signify China’s importance in meeting global partners’ requirements.
Opportunities In Maritime Transformation
Teo Eng Dih, CEO of the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore, emphasized the maritime industry’s rapid transformation.
Exciting opportunities lie in digitalization, innovation, and decarbonization, paving the way for a sustainable and technologically advanced future.
Green And Smart Development Consensus
China’s Vice Transport Minister Fu Xuyin emphasized the global consensus on green, low-carbon, and smart development in the shipping industry.
Fu called for strengthened cooperation to promote the healthy and sustainable development of global shipping.
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Source: China daily
