Economic Watch: Shipping industry expo in China's Tianjin highlights closer cooperation

TIANJIN, (Xinhua) -- The third Tianjin International Shipping Industry Expo (TISIE) opened in north China's Tianjin Municipality on Thursday, attracting over 440 enterprises, ports and industry associations from around the world.
Titled "Shipping to the world and navigating towards the future, Meet new opportunities for openness and cooperation," the three-day expo features nine themed exhibition zones covering international ports, green shipping, maritime equipment, logistics services and more, spanning 50,000 square meters.
Over 20 parallel events will spotlight China's shipping achievements and global industry trends.
The TISIE has been held in Tianjin every year since 2023, aiming to boost global shipping cooperation, industrial investment and trade exchange.