The 2026 North Bund International Shipping Forum will take place Oct. 20-21 at the North Bund World Reception Hall in Hongkou, Shanghai. Co-hosted by the Shanghai municipal government and the Ministry of Transport, the forum theme is Shared Challenges, Shared Mission — Promoting Resilient Global Shipping Development. Agenda comprises an opening session, two main forums on international shipping and international aviation, and five sector forums covering maritime traffic safety, finance and insur

2026-10-15

The 2026 North Bund International Shipping Forum will take place Oct. 20-21 at the North Bund World Reception Hall in Hongkou, Shanghai. Co-hosted by the Shanghai municipal government and the Ministry of Transport, the forum theme is Shared Challenges, Shared Mission — Promoting Resilient Global Shipping Development. Agenda comprises an opening session, two main forums on international shipping and international aviation, and five sector forums covering maritime traffic safety, finance and insurance, digital intelligence, green low‑carbon measures, and judicial arbitration. Concurrent events include Shanghai Pudong International Shipping Week and the Global Maritime Forum; organisers say the programme exceeds 60 events.