Date: September 3-4, 2008

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Driven by the economic globalization and regional economic boom, the international shipping market has been in a strong development phase in recent years, with China and Asian being the economic center of the most prosperous shipping regions. However, with the current financial instability, the prices soaring of energy, and many other factors in Western countries such as the United States and those European countries, the development of the international shipping market is expected to be directly impacted. As a high correlation industry, the fluctuations of the shipping market will affect port and logistics industry and other relevant services industries significantly. Thus, how to deal with the new situation effectively and improve the competitiveness of enterprises constantly is now an important topic of general concern.

Hence, the "World Shipping Senior Forum 2008·Shanghai" will invite major domestic shipping companies, the relevant government departments, the world-renowned shipping companies, logistics enterprises, investment institutions, the world-famous port enterprises, ship-building companies, and other related agencies and experts to gather in Shanghai to discuss those important issues concerning both China and the global shipping industry, such as to exchange views about the world economy, trade, and financial situation, to common on China¡¯s impact on the global shipping industry, to consider Chinese shipping enterprises¡¯ market strategy and operational tactics, as well as to understand technological innovation on shipping safety, energy conservation, environmental protection, and many other topics similar to.

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