Market-Oriented Development Path of Hainan's Shipping Services under the Background of the Free Trade Port

Abstract

In the context of the Hainan Free Trade Port construction, the market-oriented development of Hainan's shipping services has become an important path to promote its high-quality economic development. With the gradual implementation of the Free Trade Port policies, Hainan's shipping services face both opportunities and challenges, especially in the marketization process where there are still many bottlenecks. This paper analyzes the basic structure of Hainan’s shipping services market, its development bottlenecks, and the impact of Free Trade Port policies, exploring feasible paths for the market-oriented development of shipping services. It proposes specific paths in constructing a market competition mechanism, promoting industry intelligence and digital transformation, optimizing port and shipping infrastructure, and deepening international cooperation. The paper also analyzes the collaborative role of government and market entities, funding support and risk prevention mechanisms, and talent cultivation as implementation paths, aiming to provide theoretical support and practical guidance for Hainan's shipping service market reform. Finally, the paper summarizes the achievements and challenges in the market-oriented development of Hainan’s shipping services, and points out future research directions in deepening reforms, enhancing international competitiveness, and strengthening green development.