Port of Shanghai and Port of Barcelona Officially Establish Sister Port Relations

en.Wedoany.com Reported - Recently, the signing ceremony of the Declaration on the Establishment of Sister Port Relations between the Port of Shanghai and the Port of Barcelona was held at the headquarters of the Port Authority of Barcelona in Spain.

According to the "Sister Port Declaration," the Shanghai Municipal Transportation Commission, Shanghai International Port (Group) Co., Ltd., and the Port Authority of Barcelona will focus on deepening practical cooperation in four key areas: First, jointly promoting smart and safe port operations, unifying operational standards for vessel berthing, cargo handling, and departure procedures to enhance coordination efficiency between the two ports; Second, jointly building a sustainable energy and green port system, cooperating in the construction of alternative fuel infrastructure and standard setting for methanol, ammonia, hydrogen, etc., and promoting mutual recognition and pilot applications of green bunkering certification frameworks; Third, jointly advancing integrated multimodal transport development, integrating rail, water, and road transport resources, sharing best practices in multimodal transport, jointly building low-carbon transport corridors, and conducting secure data sharing to improve multimodal transport planning and overall supply chain efficiency; Fourth, jointly creating a green digital shipping corridor, leveraging digital means to enhance operational efficiency at both ports, ensuring supporting services for green energy vessels on routes, exploring the provision of zero-carbon maritime services from the Far East to the Mediterranean, strengthening data interoperability and platform compatibility, and utilizing smart technologies to optimize vessel port call efficiency.

The formal establishment of sister port relations between the Port of Shanghai and the Port of Barcelona represents a significant step for Shanghai in expanding international shipping partnerships and enhancing its capacity to allocate global shipping resources. Taking this signing as a new starting point, both sides will work together to build a long-term, stable, and mutually beneficial strategic partnership, contributing to the resilience and efficiency of the Asia-Europe supply chain and jointly promoting the high-quality development of the global shipping industry.

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