Advocacy Actions
International liner shipping Working Group's online Meeting with SAMR
On December 21st, the International Liner Shipping Working Group had an online meeting with SAMR, on the issues of port management, anti-bribery and anti-trust realm.
Read moreMaritime Manufacturing WG & ILS Sub-WG holds a joint roundtable meeting with CANSI/CSSC, seek a pathway on decarbonisation
The discussion focused on finding a pathway towards decarbonisation among industry players, especially how to jointly resolve challenges.
Read moreDialogue on the Roadmap to Maritime Carbon Neutrality
Decarbonization is always on the agenda, and we are seeking alignment of China’s vision. Governments around the world and the International Maritime Organization (IMO) have already joined the mission in reducing emissions from shipping. All carriers are now installing equipment to ensure sustainability and remain heavily engaged. Shipbuilders are looking at vessel conversion and replacement, as well as newbuilt orders. Shipping has a lower carbon emission than air cargo, so the concern is mainly on fuel transition.
Read moreLetter sent to the National Immigration Administration
On August 19, 2021, the International Liner Shipping Sub-Working Group sent a letter to the National Immigration Administration (NIA) asking for flexibility of Port Clearance for foreign flagged container vessels leaving Chinese territory.
Read moreMeeting with the Ministry of Commerce, Foreign Investment Department, on the Current State of Affairs with Sea Cargo
The European Chamber representatives met with the Division of General Affairs under the Foreign Investment Department, MOFCOM, to present the current state of affairs of the shipping industry.
Read moreComments to the China Council for the Promotion of International Trade (CCPIT) Regarding Port Business Environment
On 30th June, Logistics Working Group and International Liner Shipping Sub-working Group submitted comments to the China Council for the Promotion of International Trade (CCPIT) regarding issues port issues faced by foreign-invested companies.
Chief Negotiator for CAI debriefs European Chamber representatives on the Agreement
On 5th January, Chief Negotiator for the Comprehensive Agreement on Investment (CAI) Ms Maria Martin Prat and her team debriefed a group of Chamber industry representatives on the key points of the Agreement.
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