The biennial Asia Pacific maritime show kicked off here Wednesday, featuring 841 exhibiting companies from 52 countries, 650 of which are from abroad.
The international presence at the show had an increase of 34 percent, according to the organizers.
The three-day exhibition also features a record 10 national pavilions including China, France, Germany, Japan, Norway, Romania, Singapore, the Republic of Korea, the Netherlands, and the United Kingdom.
About 100 key maritime players from China, led by the China Chamber of Commerce for Import and Export of Machinery and Electronic Products (CCCME), presented at the show, showcasing the strength and capabilities of China's fast-growing shipbuilding industry.
As part of the focus on China, Nantong, dubbed "the second Shanghai in the Yangtze Delta Region" will also present a seminar to introduce the investment environment and shipping industry developments there, as well as to share the experience of international partners who have invested in Nantong city.
The show also saw the emerging presence of the Middle East, with some key players such as Thuraya Satellite, Dubai Maritime City and Sharjah Ports announcing plans to launch aggressively into Asia.
The show will also hold shipping symposium, maritime fashion show, Singapore ports tour, focusing on marine engineering, maritime services, and port technology targeted at the Asia Pacific market.
Source: Xinhua
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