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.
Read moreComments to Ministry of Finance on the draft Value Added Tax Law of the People's Republic of China
Finance & Taxation, Environment, GA Forum, Agriculture, Food and Beverage, Human Resources, Logistics, International Liner Shipping Working Groups jointly submitted comments to the Ministry of Finance on the draft Value Added Tax Law of the People's Republic of China.
Read moreMeeting with General Administration of Customs in China (GACC) and Position Paper 2019/2020 Presentation
On 5th December 2019, European Chamber International Liner Shipping Sub-working Group (ILS WG) representatives attended a meeting with Deputy Director Wu Peijian of the Supervision Department, General Administration of Customs in China (GACC). At the end of the meeting, the "European Business in China Position Paper 2019/2020" was presented by ILS WG representatives to Deputy Director Wu.
Meeting with Ministry of Transportation (MOT) and Position Paper 2019/2020 Presentation
On 5th December 2019, European Chamber International Liner Shipping Sub-working Group (ILS WG) representatives attended the meeting with Deputy Director-General Yi Jiyong of the Ministry of Transportation (MOT). The "European Business in China Position Paper 2019/2020 was presented by the WG representatives to DDG Yi at the end of the meeting.