China Shipowners' Association opens London office

The naming and unveiling ceremony for the London Representative Office of the China Shipowners' Association (CSA) took place in London, in the United Kingdom, on June 6. More than 60 participants from the International Maritime Organization, UK government agencies and shipping companies, as well as Chinese institutions and businesses based in the UK, attended the event.

Wang Qi, minister of the Chinese Embassy in the UK, Zhang Yong, executive vice-president of COSCO SHIPPING, and Liu Shanghai, executive vice-president of CSA, and other guests jointly unveiled the plaque for the CSA London Representative Office.

Guy Platten, secretary-general of the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS), stated in his speech that London is a core hub for global shipping governance, and the establishment of the CSA London representative office demonstrates CSA's commitment to deepening international cooperation and participating in global shipping affairs. He expressed hopes that the CSA London office will strengthen multi-faceted exchanges and in-depth collaboration with international organizations such as ICS and the International Maritime Organization (IMO).

Wang Qi, minister of the Chinese Embassy in the UK, emphasized that shipping is a vital carrier for economic globalization and a crucial pillar of the world economy. He expects the office to provide more services and support for Chinese shipping enterprises in the UK and serve as a larger platform for dialogue and exchanges between the two nations in the shipping sector.