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Charting a greener future
Smart & Green Shipping trade mission to China
30th of June - 5th of July 2024
China has shifted its focus in recent years towards the development of green and intelligent water transport. With increasing investments in safer, cleaner, and smarter transportation methods for passengers and cargo, China is opening doors for strategic technological collaborations with international partners. This creates an excellent opportunity for Dutch maritime entrepreneurs to offer their expertise and innovative solutions to a growing market.
Throughout 2022, the Dutch consulate in Shanghai and the Netherlands Enterprise Agency (RVO) thoroughly investigated the market for sustainable and smart shipping in China. This has resulted in a extenstive market report that provides a deep understanding of the Chinese shipping sector. The report focuses on the latest developments and opportunities for Dutch entrepreneurs in the maritime sector, with special attention to smart and sustainable solutions for inland shipping.
A growing market
Opportunities
The Netherlands possesses extensive expertise in navigation systems and advanced inland shipping systems. Dutch entrepreneurs contribute to sustainable, smart solutions, and this is recognized in China.
According to the market report, there are particularly opportunities in China for entrepreneurs active in:
- Monitoring of maritime pollution.
- Autonomous shipping and intelligent collision avoidance.
- Remote control technology and intelligent route planning.
- Green and clean energy for future shipping.
About the mission
Mission program
During the mission, you will visit various shipyards, ports, and relevant projects in both Jiangsu and Shanghai. You will meet key Chinese contacts and organizations in the sector. You will also learn more about Chinese plans for sustainability in the industry and how you can contribute to them.
The Mayor of Rotterdam, Ahmed Aboutaleb, is the delegation leader in Shanghai. A representative from the Ministry of Infrastructure & Water Management is the delegation leader for the program in Jiangsu.
Through this link you can take a look at the preliminary program
Details
Participation & costs
Participation costs €500 excluding VAT per organization (maximum of 2 persons).
This price includes:
- Participation in collective program components;
- Collective local transportation (excluding internal travel between different cities during the mission!);
- Local support by the organization.
Travel and accommodation expenses are at your own expense. The Netherlands Enterprise Agency (RVO) is not liable for any cancellation costs.
Interested?
Or curious about the preliminary program?
Please fill in your contact information below, and we will contact you shortly. Registration is possible until May 17, 2024.
This is an initiative of the Netherlands Enterprise Agency (RVO). Contact information will be used for one-time communication.
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