The 3rd Tianjin International Shipping Industry Expo (hereinafter referred to as the "International Shipping Expo"), themed "Shipping To the World and Navigating Towards the Future", will be held at the National Convention and Exhibition Center (Tianjin) from June 12 to 14, 2025. As one of the world’s largest and most comprehensive exhibitions in the global shipping industry, this edition will focus on intelligent, green, and international development, serving as a high-end platform to showcase international cooperation and innovative achievements in the sector.
Gathering of Industry Leaders: Showcasing the Full Industry Chain Ecosystem
With an exhibition area of 50,000 square meters, the expo will feature 4 exhibition halls, 9 major zones, and 1 outdoor exhibition area, covering the entire shipping industry chain, including international ports, shipowners, port and shipping equipment, green and smart shipping, logistics services, freight forwarding, shipping culture, and more. Over 600 global shipping industry leaders, listed companies, and top enterprises are expected to participate, attracting more than 60,000 professional visitors.
Connecting the Globe: Building a "Hub" for the Global Shipping Industry Development
The expo will provide a substantive platform for international exchange and collaboration. Concurrent events include the China (Dongjiang) Shipping Industry Week Forum, the 2nd China-Singapore Green Digital Shipping Corridor Workshop, the Manganese Ore Industry Development Conference, and 17 other professional activities. These events will facilitate trade matchmaking, project launches, and networking opportunities, positioning the expo as a “vane” for the global shipping industry’s development and attracting renowned enterprises, academic institutions, and experts to Tianjin to explore new partnerships and business opportunities.
Immersive Experience: Integration of Port-Industry-City to Ignite Urban Vitality
To enhance public awareness and engagement, the expo will host open activities for citizens, such as cold-chain product exhibitions, cruise experience zones, and interactive sessions, highlighting the deep integration of shipping with urban life.
Amid global trends toward green and digital transformation, the shipping industry is embracing new opportunities. Tianjin has successfully hosted two previous editions of the expo, attracting nearly 500 leading enterprises, listed companies, associations, and world-class ports from 22 countries and regions. These events have driven the signing of cooperative projects, cementing the expo’s role as a key engine for advancing the coordinated development of the Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei region and the Belt and Road Initiative.
Organizers and Co-organizers
The expo is jointly hosted by the Tianjin Municipal Transportation Commission, Tianjin Commission of Commerce, Tianjin Development and Reform Commission, Foreign Affairs Office of Tianjin Municipal People’s Government, The People’s Government of Tianjin Binhai New Area, Tianjin Investment Promotion Bureau, China Institute of Navigation(CIN), China Shipowners’ Association(CSA), China International Ship Industry Association (CISIA), and China International Freight Forwarders Association(CIFA). Co-organizers include Tianjin Port Group and other industry associations.
Source: Xinhua News Agency (Tianjin Branch)
