Building a smarter, greener transport industry of the future

The 2019 World Transport Convention opened in Beijing on Friday to showcase the latest technical achievements in the transport industry.

The convention from Thursday to Sunday is themed "Green and Intelligent Mobility for Future Transport," and consists of a rich list of activities, including keynote speeches, exhibition, academic forums and competitions.

Liu Xiaoming, vice-minister of transport, said at the opening ceremony that despite the achievements made in the expressway, waterway, high-speed railway and civil aviation, it is true that traffic accidents, traffic congestion, and air pollution still hamper the development of transportation.

"In the new era, China must focus on building a safe, convenient, efficient, green, and economical modern transportation system. To create a strong transportation network, we must put innovation in the core position," he said.

More than 10 international transport organizations and 40 academicians from home and abroad are attending the convention, together with over 6,000 participants. They will cover topics including smart transportation, automatic drive, the Internet of Things and green travel. The convention will also highlight activities about cooperation among the Belt and Road countries.

The convention was previously held in 2017 and 2018.