5th Annual Capital Link International Shipping Forum, China Digital Conference
15 to 16 September 2020
第五屆資本連結國際航運論壇-中國線上論壇
2020年9月15-16日
The 5th Annual Capital Link International Shipping Forum, China was successfully conducted despite the world battling the Coronavirus pandemic. This year, the concept of the Forum was changed from the traditional attendance-in-person format to that of a digital conference in support of and compliance with safety measures imposed by various governments to manage and control the spread of Covid-19. Despite the change in format, the 5th Annual Capital Link International Shipping Forum, China, continue to offer the highlights of previous physical conferences such as a wide range of industry participants, exhibition by industry players, and networking lounges for participants to interact with the speakers, shipping industry executives such as owners, commercial and investment bankers, investors and analysts.
儘管新冠疫情襲擾全球，中國資本連結國際航運論壇仍如約召開。不同於往年，應各國各級政府預防新冠肺炎傳播的要求，今年論壇採用線上論壇的形式。除會議形式方面的變化，論壇同往屆一樣吸引了廣泛的行業精英出席並發表演講，同時為航運業人士，船東，公司，投資銀行，投資商等提供了交流平臺。
As co-host of the event, Singhai Marine Services had worked closely with Capital Link and the Shanghai Pudong New Area Commission of Commerce for the past few months to ensure that we can continue the tradition of having an annual Capital Link International Shipping Forum despite the Covid19 pandemic and contributed significantly to the success of this digital conference.
作為會議的協辦方，上海森海海事協同資本連結及上海自由貿易試驗區商務委員會，幾個月來，面對疫情帶來的挑戰，為論壇的順利舉辦和開展付出了巨大努力，做出了卓越貢獻。
Digital Auditorium of the 5th Annual Capital Link International Shipping Forum.
第五屆資本連結國際航運論壇在線會場
The 5th Annual Capital Link International Shipping Forum, China was very honoured to have Mr. Zhang Lin, Deputy Director General of Shanghai Municipal Transportation Commission, to deliver the Opening Address, and H.E. Ioannis Plakiotakis, Minister of Maritime Affairs & Insular Policy, Hellenic Republic, and Mr. Vassilios Demetriades, Shipping Deputy Minister of Cyprus, as keynote speakers.
此第五屆資本連結國際航運論壇，我們有幸邀請到上海市交通委員會副主任，張林先生進行開幕致辭，同時希臘航運部部長H.E. Ioannis Plakiotakis先生，賽普勒斯航運部部長Vassilios Demetriades分別發表了主題演講。
Mr. Zhang Lin, Deputy Director General of Shanghai Municipal Transportation Commission.
張林上海市交通委員會副主任
Summary of Opening Address by Mr. Zhang Lin, Deputy Director General of Shanghai Municipal Transportation Commission.
上海市交通委員會副主任，張林先生在開幕致辭
After welcoming all participants of the 5th Capital Link International Shipping Forum, China, Mr. Zhang Lin, Deputy Director of General of Shanghai Municipal Transportation Commission, noted that four Capital Link International Shipping Forums had been held in Shanghai since 2016 and this year had adopted a digital form due to Covid-19. He re-iterated that the Capital Link brand is widely recognized and valued worldwide for its interactive element and seamless delivery of quality informational and educational content. While Covid-19 has affected global economy, he praised the shipping industry for their determination to ensure maritime trade remained open and maintain supply lines to support the economy and people’s daily life. As international economies are interdependent and intertwined, Mr. Zhang Lin stressed the use of intelligent means to seize the opportunities, use of capital innovation to sustain development, reducing costs and increasing efficiency are common challenges faced by shipping and financial institutions in the post Covid-19 era. He hoped the Capital Link International Shipping Forum, China, can provide enlightened solutions to tackle such challenges.
上海市交通委員會副主任，張林先生首先對蒞臨第五屆資本連結國際航運論壇的嘉賓表示熱烈歡迎，隨後，他說道，此前的四屆中國資本連結國際航運論壇均在上海召開，而今年出於疫情防控的考慮，論壇採用線上的形式開展。多年以來，資本連結以其互動元素和無縫交付高質量的信息和教育內容而在世界範圍內得到廣泛認可和重視。儘管疫情嚴重影響了世界經濟的增長，但航運業，海員克服困難，基本維持了海上貿易的穩定和人民日常生活必需品的正常供應。經濟全球化趨勢不可逆轉，張林先生強調要使用智能手段抓住機遇，利用資本創新來促進發展，降低成本和提高效率，尤其是從疫情的影響下儘快恢復。他希望中國資本連結國際航運論壇能夠為解決問題指引方向。
Mr. Zhang Lin highlighted that Shanghai Pudong as the pioneer of China Reform and Open-Door policies had developed the world’s largest container port over the past 30 years. He said that a new wave of reforms has started. It is the Chinese government’s vision to help global economic recovery and create a sustainable shipping industry. Mr. Zhang Lin wished the forum a great success.
張林先生強調，上海浦東是中國改革開放的先鋒，過去30年來已建成全球最大的貨櫃碼頭，浦東新一輪改革開放已經啟動，我們將積極響應黨中央號召，促進航運業發展和全球經濟復甦，最後，張林先生預祝大會圓滿成功。
H.E. Ioannis Plakiotakis, Minister of Maritime Affairs & Insular Policy, Hellenic Republic
希臘航運部部長H.E. Ioannis Plakiotakis先生
Summary of Keynote Address by H.E. Ioannis Plakiotakis, Minister of Maritime Affairs & Insular Policy, Hellenic Republic
希臘航運部部長H.E. Ioannis Plakiotakis先生，賽普勒斯航運部部長Vassilios Demetriades主題致辭
H.E. Ioannis Plakiotakis reiterated that both Greece and China play
complementary decisive roles in maritime trade. While Greece is a traditional maritime country owning major carriers plying the world’s maritime trade, China is the world’s most important import and export country with a highly developed shipbuilding industry and state of the art technologies. Strategic cooperation through combining the strengths of both will result in mutual assurance for their respective roles in the maritime domain. H.E. Ioannis Plakiotakis remarked that Greece is very pleased with Cosco’s investment in the port of Piraeus and the Greek government is determined to see it develop into one of the largest cargo ports in Europe and the main gateway for Chinese exports to the European continent. H.E. Ioannis Plakiotakis stressed that the ability of shipping services and seafarers to deliver vital goods are crucial to respond to, and eventually overcoming the Covid-19 pandemic. He highlighted that the Covid-19 pandemic has shown that shipping remains the most efficient and cost-effective method of international transportation and the leading facilitator of economic growth. For these reasons, shipping and seafarers must be fully supported so that they can fulfil their responsibilities. Finally, H.E. Ioannis Plakiotakis stressed that seafarers』 mobility worldwide needs to be assured through recognition as being 「essential workers」, as mandated by IMO, ILO and the European Union.
H.E. Ioannis Plakiotakis先生指出，希臘和中國在航運業扮演著重要角色，希臘
是一個老牌海運強國，擁有從事世界海上貿易的主要承運人，而中國則是世界上最重要的進出口國，擁有高度發達的造船業和最先進的技術。兩國進行戰略合作，結合兩者的優勢，將有利於雙方航運業的發展。H.E. Ioannis Plakiotakis先生表示，希臘對中遠集團在比雷埃夫斯港口的投資感到非常滿意，希臘政府決心將其發展成為歐洲最大的貨運港口之一，並成為中國向歐洲大陸出口的主要門戶。H.E. Ioannis Plakiotakis先生強調，航運服務能力是克服新冠疫情的關鍵，新冠疫情也進一步證明，航運仍然是國際運輸的最有效和最具成本效益的方法，也是經濟增長的主要動力。因此，各方必須充分支持航運，尤其要關心海員，H.E. Ioannis Plakiotakis指出，正如國際海事組織，國際勞工組織，歐盟強調的，船員是「關鍵工人」，船員的靈活運用和各項權益要由大家共同保障。
On behalf of the Greek government, H.E. Ioannis Plakiotakis congratulated the organizers for bringing together so many maritime leaders to provide their valuable insight for the future of shipping and wished every success to the works of the Forum and for delivering fruitful results.
代表希臘政府，H.E. Ioannis Plakiotakis先生祝賀大家共聚一堂，共襄盛舉，希望論壇能繼續為大家創造平臺，為航運業亟待解決的問題提供指引和借鑑。
Mr. Vassilios Demetriades,Shipping Deputy Minister of Cyprus
賽普勒斯航運部部長Vassilios Demetriades先生
Summary of Keynote Address by Mr. Vassilios Demetriades, Shipping Deputy Minister of Cyprus
賽普勒斯航運部部長Vassilios Demetriades先生主題致辭
Mr.Vassilios Demetriades observed that while Covid-19 crisis has severely impacted the shipping industry and its operations, it had unexpectedly spurred the advancement of technology. Mr. Vassilios Demetriades highlighted that the shipping industry is currently witnessing many operational challenges due to the Covid-19 pandemic ranging from ship delays, port closures as well as increased safety regulations for crew changeover. He informed the forum that Cyprus was one of the first countries worldwide that recognized seafarers as essential workers and introduced practical measures for crew changes.
Vassilios Demetriades先生談到，新冠疫情對航運業造成了巨大衝擊，但卻出乎意料地刺激了技術的進步。Vassilios Demetriades先生指出，新冠疫情肆虐，航運業的正常運營面臨挑戰，船舶延誤，港口封閉，船舶換員受限，而賽普勒斯是最早將海員視為「關鍵工人」並為應對換員困難積極努力的國家之一。
Mr.Vassilios Demetriades reiterated that the implementation of digital solutions can unlock enormous potential and bring benefits in many areas. To unlock these potentials, the Shipping Deputy Ministry of Cyprus is working towards the development of a digital port state control platform. Digital technologies have potential to reduce administrative burden. Cyprus has made significant progress to simplify formalities and to transform services to a paperless environment to increase efficiency and the attractiveness of the Cyprus Registry and its relevant services. Advanced resource optimization systems, automated cargo handling equipment and efficient information sharing between all actors will also help lower cost. New solutions can also be used for monitoring and controlling cargo, while data exchange between ships and ports can facilitate port call optimization. Beyond digitization, the shipping sector is in a period of profound transformation. The sector needs to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, tackle air pollution and continue to provide attractive employment. Towards these ends, digital technologies is an important tool in coping with the green challenges.
Vassilios Demetriades先生重申，數字解決方案有著巨大潛力，在許多領域都能發揮優勢，為此，賽普勒斯航運部正在努力開發數字港口國控制平臺。利用數位技術減輕行政負擔，簡化辦事手續，促進無紙辦公，提高登記及其他行政辦事的效率和吸引力，同時優化資源，提高貨物裝卸自動化，加強行業參與者之間有效的信息共享。數字解決方案還可以用於貨物操作，船舶和港口之間的數據交換可以使靠離泊更加安全便捷。除了數位化，航運業正處於深刻變革的時期，航運要儘量減少溫室氣體排放，減少空氣汙染，同時還要創造有吸引力的就業機會。而數位技術是應對這些挑戰的重要工具。
Inclosing, Mr. Vassilios Demetriades stressed that Covid-19 pandemic is no doubt a catalyst for change and adjusting to the 「new normal」 is not a cliché. He urged all players in the shipping domain to realize the importance of digital transformation embrace the digital transformation of their business models. The Cyprus Shipping Deputy Ministry, as the regulatory body for Cyprus shipping, is ready to listen carefully to the needs of the shipping community and work together with all the stakeholders to contribute effectively in making a positive difference for the global maritime sector.
Vassilios Demetriades總結道，新冠疫情無疑是改革催化劑，適應「新常態」也不僅僅是句口號，他敦促航運業相關人士認識到數位化轉型的重要性，包括數位化對其業務模式和轉型的重要作用。賽普勒斯航運部作為賽普勒斯航運的監管機構，做好了準備要認真聽取船運界的需求，並與行業相關方共同努力，為全球航運的發展做出貢獻。
Panelists of Panel Discussion on Navigating Through and Past the Covid-19 Disruption- Human Element, Shipping& Global Supply
專題討論-應對疫情，走出困境（人力，航運及全球供應鏈）嘉賓
Our Group MD, Mr. Terence Zhao Wei was invited to be a panelist in one of the hottest topics of discussion that concern every stakeholder in the shipping industry, i.e., 「Navigating through and past the Covid-19 disruption-Human Element, Shipping & Global Supply Chain」. Mr. Terence Zhao Wei highlighted that during the initial coronavirus breakout, the world was staring at China as the first epicentre country. Because of this, many Chinese seafarers could not leave the country while Chinese seafarers at sea could only change crew in Chinese ports. He mentioned that it was fortunate that the Chinese government imposed decisive measures to control the virus and stop its spread in the country within a relatively short timeframe.The ability to control the virus gave demand for Chinese seafarers a dramatic uplift as the coronavirus situation worsen in many other countries while China recovered quickly from the initial set back. The delivery of new-built and the requirement of crew changes resulted in a sudden high surge in demand for Chinese seafarers. While the high demand for Chinese seafarers made the market very competitive it also raised the salary expectations of Chinese sea farers. Regarding the issue of relaxing crew change restrictions in China, Mr. Terence Zhao Wei advised industry players to be more proactive and plan early for crew changes. He mentioned that while the Chinese government had done a lot to facilitate crew changes, it is still difficult nevertheless to change foreign crew in Chinese ports at this moment stemming from a genuine worry of a surge in imported Covid 19 cases resulting from such crew changes. Mr. Terence Zhao Wei shared that the management and control of Covid-19 is the top KPI for Chinese government’s maritime officials.
森海董事總經理趙瑋先生受邀參與航運業熱門話題專題討論-應對疫情，走出困境（人力，航運及全球供應鏈）趙瑋先生強調，新冠疫情爆發之初，世界各國將中國視作疫區，中國船員因此上船無望，而在船的中國船員也只有在中國港口才能休假下船。他指出，多虧中國政府及時採取防控措施，在較短的時間內，及時有效的防止了疫情的進一步擴散，雖然中國的疫情得到了控制，社會生活各個方面迅速恢復，但其他國家仍然面臨比較嚴峻的挑戰，航運業對中國船員的需求因此不斷攀升。尤其在接送新建船舶方面對中國船員需求巨大。市場對中國船員需求增大的同時，船員對工資的期待也水漲船高。就中國逐漸放鬆換員限制等問題，趙瑋先生建議船東能夠積極主動，儘早制定換員計劃。中國政府做了一系列工作為換員提供便利，但同時在中國港口進行外籍船員換員仍然不太可能，主要是出於預防輸入性病例增長的考慮，趙瑋先生同大家分享到，預防新冠疫情的傳播目前是中國海事局工作的重中之重。
Other interesting panel discussion topics during the 5th Annual Capital Link International Shipping Forum included 「Opportunities and Challenges in shipping from Chinese and International Ship Owners』perspective」, which focused on the shipping markets outlook, Covid-19 challenges and beyond, energy and commodity flows, investment opportunities, access to capital and operational and regulatory changes, 「Smart Shipping」 that examined usage of new management models, technology, and collaboration in the shipping eco-system, and how owners, shipyards, ports and other industry stakeholders can use both digital and human intelligence for future growth and finally 「Chinese Shipyard and International Ship Owners – Addressing the New landscape in Regulations and Technology」, which focused on the challenges faced by ship owners and the shipbuilding industry, the challenges of the pandemic,new fuel, ship design and engine requirements as the result of environmental regulations and market/charterer expectations.
論壇期間，其他專題討論 「中國船東與國際船東視角下，航運業的機遇與挑戰」，重點展望了航運業的未來，探討了新冠疫情帶來的挑戰，交流了能源和商品流通，投資機會，融資，運營及法規變更等。「智能航運」論證了新管理模型，技術的使用，揭示了航運生態協作，為船東，船廠，港口及航運業其他相關方結合數位技術和人類智慧發展航運業提供了啟發。「中國船廠和國際船東–應對法規，採用新技術」，重點指出船東和造船業，所面臨的新挑戰，尤其是疫情帶來的挑戰，以及環境保護，市場及租船方對燃料，船舶設計，輪機設計方面的新要求。
There were 3 topics of particular interest for shipping finance executives, i.e. 「International Ship Owners Raising Capital in China and beyond」, which discussed various financing options available to international shipping companies, 「Finance Solutions for the Shipping Industry」 which discussed the adaptability of China leasing industry to the current market challenges including the pandemic, market volatility, technological change and increasing regulation. Last but not least 「A New Era for Equity Investment in Shipping」 which explored equity investment and its associated opportunities and challenges in emerging markets.
此外，航運金融相關的三個專題討論也吸引了眾多目光，一、「國際船東在中國內外融資」，討論了適用於國際船東的各項融資方案。二、「航運業的融資解決方案」，討論了中國租賃行業對於當前疫情挑戰，市場波動，技術變革以及法規革新的適應能力。三、「航運業股權投資的新時代」，探討了股權投資及其在新興市場中的機遇和挑戰。
Professor Yu Qing Sun, Presidentof Dalian Maritime University, China and 2020 Capital Link China Shipping Leadership Award
孫玉清教授中國大連海事大學校長 2020中國資本連結航運傑出領袖
The 5th Annual Capital Link International Shipping Forum, China witnessed the presentation of the 「2020 Capital Link China Shipping Leadership Award」 to Professor Yu Qing Sun, President of Dalian Maritime University, China, in recognition of his excellent leadership in making Dalian Maritime University a world class university and for leading many maritime education projects at both Chinese and international levels. Professor Yu Qing Sun, in turn, took the occasion of his award presentation to present a topic of interest on maritime education in the context of intelligent shipping.
第五屆資本連結國際航運論壇見證了2020中國資本連結航運傑出領袖的誕生，中國大連海事大學校長孫玉清教授獲此殊榮，多年來，其發揮突出了領導才能將大連海事大學建成了世界一流的海事院校，在海事教育等眾多方面表現突出，孫教授獲獎致辭期間同大家共同分享了智慧航運下的海事教育工作。
To conclude, the 5th Annual Capital Link International Shipping Forum, China digital conference has been extremely successful. It was well-attended by more than 650 shipping industry executives, such as owners, commercial and investment bankers, investors, analysts and a wide range of other industry participants despite being held during the Covid19 pandemic which reflects the importance and priority that participants accorded the Forum. The major speakers and delegates had shared and exchanged useful ideas on critical shipping industry topics especially issues related to the impact of Covid-19.
第五屆資本連結國際航運論壇中國線上論壇成功落下了帷幕，雖然新冠疫情仍在肆虐，會議還是成功吸引了650多位航運精英，公司代表，船東，投行，投資商等的參與，論壇的影響力、號召力以及重要程度可見一斑，同時會議也就新冠疫情的影響以及其他航運業熱門話題，為參會者提供了交流想法的平臺，為大家共克難關指明了方向。
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