On June 16, 2026, the Shandong Port Global Supply Chain Partners Conference was held at the Qingdao International Convention Center. As an important part of the 7th Qingdao Multinationals Summit, the conference was jointly organized by the Department of Commerce of Shandong Province, the Department of Transportation of Shandong Province, the People’s Government of Qingdao Municipality, and Shandong Port Group Co., Ltd.

Under the theme of “Gathering Strength, Strengthening Supply Chains, Empowering Development and Creating Win-Win Outcomes,” the conference aimed to implement the important instructions of President Xi Jinping on high-level opening-up, leverage Shandong’s geographical advantages, industrial strengths and openness, and bring together global partners to build a world-class marine port cluster and international logistics corridors. The conference also sought to contribute to maintaining stable and efficient global industrial and supply chains.

Li Xiaolong, Vice Governor of Shandong Province; Meng Qingbin, Chairman of the Qingdao Municipal Committee of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference and Executive Leader of the Qingdao International Shipping Center Development Task Force; Dmitry Kroitor, President of Energy for Asia at Trafigura Group; and Gao Liping, Chairman and General Manager of Shandong Port Group, delivered speeches at the conference.

Huang Youfang, Chairman of the Top 50 Shipping Elites Research Center (50SERC); Chen Hongbing, Vice Chairman and Secretary-General of 50SERC; and Zhang Yanchao, Executive Deputy Secretary-General of 50SERC, were invited to attend the conference.

As fundamental and strategic infrastructure, ports serve as important pillars of economic development and key nodes in global supply chains.

Shandong Port Group has strengthened its development through maritime-oriented growth and deeper supply chain integration, accelerating its strategic transformation from a “single port operator” into a “comprehensive supply chain service provider.”

In recent years, Shandong Port Group has continuously enhanced its role as a global hub gateway. Its container shipping network has expanded to 372 routes, ranking first among northern Chinese ports in terms of route numbers and density.

The group has also established 56 inland ports and operates 109 sea-rail intermodal transport services, creating efficient and convenient international access channels for the Yellow River Basin hinterland.

Meanwhile, Shandong Port Group has continued to improve resource allocation efficiency by developing the “Land-Sea Integrated Industrial Supply Chain Comprehensive Service Platform,” which integrates resources including ports, logistics, finance, trade and information services.

Through customized solutions for different supply chains and enterprises, the platform deeply integrates into Shandong’s 19 key industrial chains, accurately connects with enterprise demands, helps reduce comprehensive logistics costs and supports the stable operation of regional industrial and supply chains.

At the conference, Huang Youfang, Chairman of the Top 50 Shipping Elites Research Center (50SERC), delivered a keynote presentation titled “Research Findings on the Evaluation of Shandong Port’s Comprehensive Supply Chain Service System,” sharing insights into the practical value and strategic significance of developing integrated supply chain services at ports.

Huang Youfang, Chairman of the Top 50 Shipping Elites Research Center (50SERC).

In his speech, Huang Youfang emphasized that the global economic and trade landscape is undergoing profound transformation, while supply chain systems are being rapidly restructured. Building comprehensive supply chain service systems has become a strategic issue related to national interests.

As key nodes in global supply chains, ports are playing an increasingly important role.

He noted that, with ports at the core, Shandong Port Group has established a comprehensive service system integrating finance, logistics, trade, shipping and information services.

With supply chain integration as its defining feature, Shandong Port Group has upgraded traditional port services, expanded its business ecosystem and innovated service models.

Guided by the goal of becoming a world-class port and world-class enterprise, the group continues to enhance its global competitiveness.

Leveraging comprehensive service capabilities, Shandong Port Group provides customized, professional solutions covering various cargo types, business scenarios and supply chain requirements.

Huang Youfang stated that Shandong Port’s comprehensive supply chain service system has reached a leading position among global port enterprises.

Gathering Strength, Strengthening Supply Chains and Creating Win-Win Development.

The Shandong Port Global Supply Chain Partners Conference marks a new starting point for Shandong Port Group. Going forward, the group will accelerate its transformation into a world-class comprehensive port service provider, deepen strategic cooperation and resource coordination with global partners, and contribute greater port-driven momentum to secure, stable and sustainable global industrial and supply chains, as well as high-level opening-up and the development of a modern industrial system.

Source:
Shandong Port Group Co., Ltd.