The combination of multiple advantages has endowed Hong Kong with unique competitiveness in the field of green shipping, "said Emmanuel Grimaldi, President of the International Chamber of Shipping, in a recent interview. He believes that Hong Kong, with its' internal and external connectivity ', will become a promising center for green marine fuel refueling and trading, and will play an indispensable role in the decarbonization transformation of the shipping industry. Grimaldi believes that compared to other shipping hubs, Hong Kong is unique in that it is not only an important international shipping center, but also an international trade and financial center. As one of the top four international shipping centers in the world, Hong Kong's comprehensive port facilities, gathering of ship owners, and mature maritime service ecosystem vividly illustrate the international cooperation spirit that the shipping industry relies on for survival and development. Currently, the global shipping industry is standing at a critical juncture of trade reshaping and green transformation. Geopolitical conflicts are plaguing maritime routes, and the waves of trade unilateralism and anti globalization are constantly surging. Coupled with multiple challenges such as energy structure changes and seafarer shortages, the uncertainty in the industry is continuing to intensify. The open cooperation and pragmatic innovation attitude upheld by Hong Kong has injected stability and confidence into the global shipping industry. The ongoing "Hong Kong Maritime Week 2025" provides an important opportunity for the shipping industry to achieve efficient communication and build cooperation bridges. At the meeting, all parties in the industry reiterated their firm support for open and free trade, and further consolidated consensus on decarbonization, fully demonstrating their ambition and responsibility to promote the green transformation of the shipping industry. Grimaldi stated that as an international shipping hub, Hong Kong's role in promoting the development of green shipping is becoming increasingly prominent. China is not only the world's largest shipbuilding country, but has also made many noteworthy progress in the field of new fuels. He said that China has both production capacity and price advantages in green fuels such as methanol, ammonia, and hydrogen, which brings important opportunities for the global shipping industry that urgently needs to expand supply and demand. As the main shipping corridor for global trade, there is an urgent need to lay out ports and hubs that can provide new fuel refueling services for ships. Grimaldi stated that China is a crucial global trading nation for goods, and its ports have the ability to provide professional refueling services for ships, which is particularly crucial. As one of the most important ports in the world, Hong Kong has both the responsibility and unique advantages to create a promising green marine fuel refueling and trading center. When it comes to the shortage of seafarers in the shipping industry, Grimaldi said that there are currently about 2 million seafarers worldwide, with a shortage of at least 100000. The application of new engines and fuels requires about 40% of seafarers to improve their skills and receive retraining to ensure safety, which is related to the career development of nearly 800000 people. China, with its large population base, can provide strong support for alleviating the future or worsening shortage of seafarers in the shipping industry. ”He said that China not only has sufficient labor force to build a solid reserve of seafarers, but also has ambitious development plans and clear training directions for green shipping. It can also rely on a mature vocational education system, combine new fuel and equipment operation needs to carry out special training, cultivate composite seafarers, and promote the construction of green transformation talents. Grimaldi emphasized that decarbonization in the shipping industry primarily relies on clear policy guidance, with policy certainty as the anchor direction for industry investment. From the policy address delivered by the Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region and policy documents such as the Action Plan for Green Marine Fuel Refueling, Grimaldi noticed that the core idea of promoting green transformation in Hong Kong lies in the positive interaction and cooperation between the government and the industry. The Special Administrative Region government is making multidimensional efforts through policy guidance, regulatory optimization, tax incentives, etc., and working together with the industry to promote the transformation and development of the shipping industry. Under the framework of "One Country, Two Systems", Hong Kong's unique role and location advantage of relying on the motherland and connecting the world are the solid foundation for consolidating and enhancing its position as an international shipping center. Grimaldi hopes that Hong Kong can continuously promote port upgrading and upgrading, optimize shore power facilities, deeply integrate the complete industrial chain, supply chain, and strong research and development advantages of the mainland, and work together with other ports in the Guangdong Hong Kong Macao Greater Bay Area to promote the energy transformation of this port cluster to take root. (New Society)