Jin Yu Cheong, Head of Baltic Exchange Asia, was invited by the organisers, the Lin-gang New Area Management Committee and Shanghai Maritime University, to deliver a keynote speech, sharing experiences on shipping digitalisation during the 2024 DSH International Shipping Innovation Conference in Shanghai on 8 July 2024.

The DSH International Shipping Innovation Conference has been organised since 2023, which aims to accelerate innovations in the international shipping services sector in terms of technologies, business and management. The 2024 conference is supported by the Shanghai Municipal Government, initiated and co-hosted by Lin-gang Special Area and Shanghai Maritime University.

We would like to thank the organisers for putting together such an insightful event that continues to showcase the prowess of the Chinese maritime sector. We look forward to working with all industry partners to continue harnessing the power of digital transformation and create a more efficient, transparent, and sustainable shipping exchange.