On April 9, CHINA POOL hosted the 2024 Spring Business/Technical Conference in Beijing, bringing together the POOL Members such as COSCO SHIPPING Energy, SINOPEC, CNOOC, SINOCHEM, Wah Kwong, TRAFIGURA, along with experts from China Classification Society (CCS) and Shanghai Ship and Shipping Research Institute Co., Ltd. The conference served as a platform for discussions on cooperation to promote development. It encompassed a comprehensive review and forecast of the tanker shipping market, exchanges on operational strategies and management, revenue distribution, as well as an analysis of and investigation into topics including decarbonization of shipping activities, ship technology and safety, and inspection of oil companies.

Since its inception in 2021, CHINA POOL has experienced rapid growth and achieved remarkable results. Boasting a fleet of over 60 vessels totaling more than 18 million DWT capacity and an external shipping capacity close to 20%, it has demonstrated stable operational efficiency, consistently surpassing market benchmarks and industry peers. The continuous integration of digital empowerment has further refined lean management systems, supervision, analysis, and auxiliary decision-making among others.

This successful conference has not only strengthened cooperation among upstream and downstream companies across the industry chain, POOL members, and professional institutions but also facilitated the industry's high-quality development. It serves as a testament to the best practices of the marketing campaign focused on shipping safety jointly conducted by CHINA POOL and the security technology management team of COSCO SHIPPING Energy. During the conference, the official website of CHINA POOL was unveiled and put into operation, aimed at enhancing service capabilities and expanding visibility and influence.