About this conference

Date:
28 Sep - 29 Sep 2010
Location:
Beijing

 

Shipping China 2010

‘China is the future. All shipping segments are dependent on China, absolutely all of them, either directly or indirectly.’ Morits Skaugen, CEO, I.M. Skaugen.

China is the greatest economic growth zone in history and is already the third largest economy in the world accounting for 7.5% of the world's total economic activity. This year China is expected to pass Japan as the world's second largest economy in the world and in 2020 China is projected to pass USA as the largest economy in the world.

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China’s current ranking as the world’s second largest oil importer is buying 5m barrels every day equivalent to the combined production of Kuwait and Venezuela. And now it is the turn of coal. Last year China became a net importer of coal and will need to continue buying significant amounts of coking and thermal coal. Traded volumes on the seaborne coal market are set to reach 1bn tones a year in 5 years, signaling profitable times for both miners and shipowners. Against this backdrop, the fragility of supply chains is highlighted by the lack of investment in the world’s largest coal ports leading to bottlenecks and delays with some vessels waiting weeks before loading.

Drawing closer to the power, TradeWinds’ Shipping China 2010 moves to Beijing to examine every important facet of how the shipping industry’s fortunes are linked to China. Dedicated sessions will focus on areas of vital importance and include information for the global shipping community, including:

  • The Chinese Economy – implications for shipping
  • Demand drivers for dry and liquid bulk
  • Energy and commodity security – matching demand with supply
  • Shipbuilding – unraveling the supply side conundrum
  • Asset finance: lending, leasing bonds, export credit Agencies
  • Chinese offshore technology
  • Commercial and technical recycling solutions and incentives for ship owners in Asia

Guanxi, the special network of influence and relationships central to successful business is just one important reason to attend Shipping China. If you are curious about how China will affect your business, decide now to join a record number of influential from ship owners, ship operators, shipyards, classification societies, offshore yards, shipbreakers, cash buyers, brokers, lawyers, bankers, and government representatives.

Register before August 27 to qualify for the early bird discount!

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