In recent years, China's cruise ship building has garnered increasing attention, with various national ministries and commissions successively issuing documents to support the independent design and construction of cruise ships as well as the development of supporting industrial chains. China's cruise shipbuilding industry has emerged as a significant participant and driver in the global cruise market. China's first domestically-built large cruise ship "Adora Magic City" officially commenced its maiden voyage on January 1, 2024, while the construction of the second domestically-built large cruise ship has entered an accelerated phase, with 80% of the ship's structural sections already completed. The launch of the first domestically-built large cruise ship signifies the establishment of a comprehensive cruise industry ecosystem in China, encompassing cruise operations, design and construction, and supporting supply chains.

Globally, the cruise shipbuilding market remains vibrant, with steadily growing order backlogs. By the end of 2036, 75 new cruise ships will be delivered, with a total investment of approximately USD 60 billion. The cruise industry generates substantial economic benefits, a fact recognized worldwide as a source of confidence and consensus. Authoritative forecasts indicate that China may require the construction of five large cruise ships annually, while the global annual production is expected to reach 13 ships. Looking ahead to 2035, China's cruise economy is projected to reach a total volume of RMB 500 billion, indicating a thriving and immensely potential market that will provide new growth points and robust driving forces for sustainable and healthy economic development.

The 6th China International Cruise Ship-building Forum & Exhibition, hosted by The Chinese Society of Naval Architect and Marine Engineers, Shanghai Hongkou District People’s Government and Shanghai Services Federation, organized by Shipping and Cruise Economic Services Committee of Shanghai Services Federation, and Tiger Cruise Management (Shanghai) Co., Ltd., co-hosted by China Cruise Ship Design Alliance, will be held in Shanghai from November 13 to 14, 2024. Themed "Accelerate the establishment of China's independent cruise ship building and supporting system, and build a new pattern of industrial development" the event will be co-located with Shanghai International Cruise Ship Supply Exhibition.

This event will bring together industry associations, shipbuilders and repairers, cruise lines and shipowners, cruise ship design and interiors, cruise ship supporting suppliers, classification societies, institutes, cruise & ship industrial parks, cruise ship supply and other related enterprises etc., to build an exchange and cooperation platform for the cruise (passenger) shipbuilding industry, and to promote the development of the cruise (passenger) shipbuilding industry in China, Asia and even the world.

China International Cruise Shipbuilding Forum & Exhibition has been successfully held for five sessions. It is the only professional cruise (passenger) shipbuilding exhibition in Asia. It is the best way to understand the latest products and technologies of global cruise shipbuilding and to build a face-to-face, a multi-directional and multi-level exchange and cooperation platform for industry players. It has practical significance for the transformation of China's shipbuilding industry to high-end development.