By Wu Xiaoyun

ecently, the largest and most influential international maritime expo in the Asia-Pacific area —— 2024 Asia Pacific Maritime was held at Marina Bay Sands, Singapore. 16 Nantong shipbuilding and marine engineering supporting enterprises appeared together, and presented the overall strength of Nantong shipbuilding and marine engineering industrial cluster and the latest achievements of industrial chain development to global purchasers. It is also the second stop of ‘2024 Nantong Export Brand Overseas Trip’ series expos.

Asia Pacific Maritime is held every two years. This year’s expo attracted 710 shipbuilding and maritime related enterprises and organizations from more than 30 countries and areas in the world to participate. More than 14000 merchants attended. 16 enterprises from Nantong participated in this year's APM, and the total booth area is 231 square meters.The number of enterprises accounts for one tenth of the Chinese enterprises. The exhibited products involve marine heavy industry machinery, marine cable, ship agency, ship inspection and maintenance, ship fire proofing, safety and lifesaving products, etc.

‘During the expo, we can contact more than 30 intended purchasers every day. It’s really beyond our expectations!’ It was the first time that Shangyan Jiangsu Import and Export Co., Ltd. participated in Asia Pacific Maritime. Li Xiang, the overseas sales manager, was very satisfied with the effects of participation. She introduced that during the expo, Nantong Bureau of Commerce also held Nantong shipbuilding industry promotion and market matchmaking meeting, which not only connected with overseas market efficiently, but also presented and promoted the shipbuilding and marine engineering industry of Nantong.