Dalian charts green route to becoming shipbuilding leader(2)

Global transformation

The global maritime industry is undergoing an industrial transformation toward a green and low-carbon future, accelerated by digital and intelligent technology, said Li Yanqing, secretary-general of the Beijing-based China Association of the National Shipbuilding Industry.

Li made the remarks in Dalian last month at a conference on the development of the city's marine equipment industry for high-tech shipbuilding. Development of the industry to achieve new heights requires government support, industry insiders' efforts and good international cooperation, he added.

The conference — held to promote the high-end, intelligent, and green development of the city's shipbuilding and marine equipment sector — attracted representatives of around 200 domestic and international enterprises from countries including South Korea, Japan, Finland, the United Kingdom, Germany, and Norway.

In 2024, China's shipbuilding completion volume, new order volume, and order backlog volume accounted for 55.7 percent, 74.1 percent, and 63.1 percent of the global market share, respectively, according to data from the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology.

The data showed continuous growth, with both the new order volume and order backlog volume the highest in China's shipbuilding history.