上海市は、2026年から2030年までの「第15次五カ年計画」期間中に、規模の拡大から能力の強化へと転換し、国際海運センターを構築する方針を掲げた。
16年連続で世界最大のコンテナ港である上海港の2025年の取扱量は5,506万TEUに達した。同市は計画期間中、年間取扱量5,800万TEUを目指している。
上海海事大学の初北平学長は、先日のフォーラムにおいて、人材の供給、ルール形成能力、国際的な発言力が、同センターの地位向上の鍵となると述べた。
同大学は2025年、中国初となる国際クルーズ管理の学部課程を開設し、ハイエンドな海事人材の不足に対応するため31名の学生を受け入れた。呉賢華学部長は、同プログラムは産業界と教育を融合させ、実践的なスキル、語学力、国際的な視野を養うものであると説明した。
交通運輸部科学研究院の劉信院長は、上海は施設の強靭性、世界的な資源配分、インテリジェントでグリーンな発展、および金融・法的なサポートを強化しなければならないと強調した。
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Premier Li Qiang delivered the government work report to China's National People's Congress on March 5, 2026, setting a 2026 GDP growth target of 4.5-5% and outlining priorities for the 15th Five-Year Plan (2026-2030), including technological innovation, economic security, public well-being, energy production and decarbonisation. The report announced 20 growth targets across economy, technology, healthcare and more, plus 109 major projects in six areas—up from 102 previously—to support doubling 2020 per capita GDP by 2035.
China's Ministry of Transport and three other government bodies have released an action plan to deeply integrate artificial intelligence into the shipping industry by 2027, including at least three pilot zones and more than 100 smart vessels. The strategy aims to bolster maritime operations and address bottlenecks amid global competition. By 2030, Beijing seeks to fully master key technologies and achieve a globally advanced level.
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Shanghai's municipal government held a news conference to announce the start of the 2026 Shanghai Global Investment Promotion Conference on March 14, lasting a week. The event aims to enhance the business environment and government services to build stronger industrial chains. Officials and executives highlighted new platforms for emerging technologies to attract investments.
Li Yanqing, executive vice-president and secretary-general of the China Association of the National Shipbuilding Industry, stated in an interview that the US attempt to revive its shipbuilding sector overnight through investment alone is unrealistic, calling US port fees 'absurd' and politically motivated. China's market lead in shipbuilding remains solid despite global fluctuations.
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Amid restrictions by Iran and a US naval blockade in the Strait of Hormuz, Kerala's Vizhinjam Port has emerged as a vital transhipment hub addressing global shipping disruptions. Congress MP Shashi Tharoor noted around 100 vessels are queued there. The port is India's first deep-water container transhipment facility.
Djibouti’s Doraleh Multipurpose Port, the country’s largest facility, has stated it has enough capacity to handle an influx of cargo vessels rerouted due to the Persian Gulf conflict. Ships diverting from Jebel Ali Port are joining regular Ethiopian transit and transshipment operations without causing congestion. Officials emphasized ample storage and berthing space during a visit on April 7.
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Hainan Free Trade Port has attracted 737 new foreign-funded enterprises in the 100 days since launching independent customs operations, up 33.5% year-on-year. The Hainan Provincial Department of Commerce reported 441 new firms and 4.05 billion yuan ($586 million) in utilized foreign investment in the first two months of 2026. Several international companies have established operations there.