Expo ends with ¥740m deals

The 2019 China Marine Economy Expo ended Thursday with 394 deals worth a total of 740 million yuan (US$104 million) inked, the organizer said.

Innovation ‘key for equipment development’

When it comes to developing ocean engineering equipment, Bai Yong, an academician at Norges Tekniske Vitenskapsakademi (NTVA), thinks long-term innovation is the key and Shenzhen is fully equipped for it.

SZ aims to be a marine center

Shenzhen is now working actively on three key projects to achieve the goal of becoming a global center of the ocean-based economy.

Balancing economic growth and eco protection

Economic growth and sustainable development are two important issues in developing the marine economy, according to Laurence McCook, head of Oceans Conservation for WWF Hong Kong.

Decarbonization demands new technologies

Shenzhen should consider what future technologies will be needed in the marine industries to particularly address decarbonization challenges if it aspires to be a world leading maritime cluster, said Jos Standerwick, CEO of Maritime London, a trade association for marine companies.

Plan for SZ new Marine City unveiled at Marine Expo

One of the city’s 12 projects to achieve its goal of becoming a global center of ocean-based industries by 2035, the plan for Shenzhen New Marine City made its debut at the 2019 China Marine Economy Expo, which will wrap up today.

Sustainability valuable in marine economy

Gilles Lericolais, director of the European and International Affairs of IFREMER, a French research institute on ocean exploration, thinks it’s important for Shenzhen to consider how to develop its marine economy in a sustainable way.

Digitalization pushes shipping industry to go forward: expert

Digitalization has picked up pace in the shipping industry and is set to bring changes to the industry in the years to come, said Jan-Sigurd Sorensen, vice president of maritime digital services of Kongsberg Digital AS, during the 2019 China Marine Economy Expo.

Experts share insights on marine economy at forum

Local and global experts have gathered to shed light on current hot topics related to the marine economy at the 2019 International Marine Economy Cooperation and Development Forum, which kicked off in the city Tuesday and concluded yesterday.

Xi sends congratulatory letter to 2019 China Marine Economy Expo

President Xi Jinping sent a congratulatory letter to the 2019 China Marine Economy Expo, which opened at the Shenzhen Convention and Exhibition Center yesterday.

Forum spotlights oceans of possibility

The 2019 International Marine Economy Cooperation and Development Forum, a highlight of the 2019 China Marine Economy Expo, was held yesterday at Sheraton Shenzhen Futian.

Innovative SZ advantageous in blue ocean economy

Shenzhen should develop the marine economy in the 21st century both horizontally and vertically.

Seeking balance and sustainability

A better appreciation of the contributions of the ocean economy is warranted. This implies further analysis and assessment, and in particular gathering data on our on-going and potential future ocean activities.

Effective ocean governance requires an ecosystem-based management approach

The ocean in the Asia-Pacific region is used in many different ways and is critical to delivering a vibrant blue economy. Maintaining a healthy ocean requires international governance cooperation on many different levels.

Ideas from attendees

The industrial production of marine microalgae can play a pivotal role in reversing climate change while simultaneously addressing the global challenges of food, energy and water security.

Digital technologies revolutionize marine industry

​The advancement of digital technologies such as IoT, blockchain and cloud computing has tremendous potential for revolutionizing the shipping industry.

Tips offered for marine economy development

The 2019 International Marine Economy Cooperation and Development Forum, a highlight of the 2019 Marine Economy Expo, will be held in the city tomorrow and Wednesday.