Shipping industry advances green efforts

China is ramping up efforts to green its vast shipping industry, officials and experts said on Friday, as the country marked its 21st Maritime Day and reaffirmed its commitment to sustainable development in the transport sector.

"China's shipping industry has made remarkable progress in its transition to green and low-carbon development," said Fu Xuyin, vice-minister of transport, at the opening ceremony of the 2025 China Maritime Day Forum held in Boao, Hainan province.

"We've built a solid foundation for long-term sustainable growth, with the sector's environmental advantages becoming more pronounced."