Shipping China 2008

China's energy demand and the issues surrounding supply security and transportation of coal, oil and gas come sharply into focus at this well established and locally supported event.

"The Shipping China conference has now become the established gathering for all those transporting the fuel to power China’s economy. COSCO Group and I are delighted to support the conference and look forward to attending."

Capt Wei Jiafu, Group President and CEO, Cosco Group



All agree that this forum on energy transportation in China is timely as the country's industrialisation and urbanisation has brought a huge demand for energy consumption. 70% of China's primary energy comes from coal the nation's status as a net exporter of coal is changing to a net importer. Experts predict that China will become a net importer of coal by 2010, importing 12 million tonnes. This import volume will have an impact on the industry as a whole, driving shipping requirements to increase across all sectors.

Coastal coal shipments are in the region of 300 million tonnes per annum, although the real volume is estimated, including unreported shipments, to be in the region of 550 million to 600 million tonnes.

Coal maybe China's major energy source but its reliance on oil is also increasing. China is the second-largest energy producer and consumer, importing 145.18 million tonnes of crude oil last year, of which 90% was transported by sea. Chinese shipping companies are actively engaged in building up their fleet to handle the increase.

There are opportunities for foreign banks to finance Chinese-flag ships and some are now preparing to enter the market. Ship finance and the status of Chinese shipyards will also fall under the spot light and the programme feature lively discussions on these themes.

Shipping China Energy has a truly global atmosphere with delegates coming from around 20 countries as far away as South Africa, Egypt, China, Denmark, Norway and the US. The forum is not only an insight into shipping opportunities in China but also a platform for delegates to trade name cards and talk business at the coffee breaks and evening receptions.

Close to 300 shipping players gathered in Shanghai for the Shipping China Energy 2007 conference. TradeWinds Web TV covered the conference and interviewed a selection of delegates for their opinions. Please click to view.


TradeWinds web TV Coverage of Shipping China Energy 2007


Delegates Impressions of Shipping China 2007

Chih-Chien Hsu, Courage Marine

Jan Fransen, Green Award Foundation

Herman Billung, Golden Ocean

Philip Clausius, First Ship Lease

Nicolas Pappadakis, Intercargo

Tor Svensen, DNV and Alan Gavin, Lloyd’s Register

Peter Malpas, Braemar Seascope

Espen Lund, DnB NOR Bank

Shipping China Energy 2007 web site



Contact us now to secure your place, or find out about becoming a sponsor. info@nhstevents.com

Shipping China Energy is jointly organised by TradeWinds and Mare Forum.

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