Hong Kong Shipowners Association supports the country's maritime development plan for Hong Kong and Hong Kong

March 15, 2026, 9:00 AM
China Water Transport Network
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This paper reports on the positive response of the Hong Kong Shipowners Association to the state's support for Hong Kong's development plan. The Hong Kong Shipowners Association supports the central government's work report on consolidating Hong Kong's positioning as an international financial, shipping and trade center, and believes that the combination of shipping and trade is the key to Hong Kong's becoming a "super contact" and economic pillar. Song Ruizhi, chairman of the Shipowners' Association, said that the industry will strengthen internal and external cooperation, grasp Hong Kong's unique advantages, and particularly welcome the government's policies to promote innovation, technology and talent attraction. The Shipowners Association is committed to leading the global decarbonization and green and smart shipping initiatives, and last year established the "Maritime Talent Cultivation Alliance" to integrate industrial, academic and research resources and cultivate shipping talents with international perspectives. The article also mentioned that the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government adopted a number of recommendations of the Shipowners' Association in the 2026-27 Budget, including providing incentives for green fuel-powered ships, optimizing the ship registration system, and promoting smart logistics to consolidate Hong Kong's overall Strategic Position. Established in 1957, the Hong Kong Shipowners' Association, with more than 200 members, continues to promote the development of the shipping industry at the local, national and global levels.
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