Cutting-edge artificial intelligence, big data and blockchain technologies took center stage at the 17th International Transport Technology and Equipment Exhibition, which opened in Beijing on Tuesday. The exhibition with the theme of "New Quality Productive Forces, New Driving Forces of Transportation" will last for three days. Five exhibition areas were set up for the event including areas for "Digital and Intelligent Transformation of Transportation" and "Low-carbon Transportation and Resource Recycling." In the global shipping industry, bulk carriers account for 45 percent of total transport capacity. To prevent cross-contamination between different cargo types, these vessels require thorough cleaning between loads. Traditionally, cleaning their towering vertical bulkheads has been labor-intensive and time-consuming. However, the intelligent cabin washing robot displayed at the exhibition can now complete in a single day what previously required three to five crew members working for three to four days. "The ship cabin cleaning robot significantly reduces the need for chemical cleaning agents, while the hull cleaning robot cuts fuel consumption caused by marine growth. Both innovations contribute meaningfully to developing green, low-carbon intelligent ships," said Jin Xin, general manager of COSCO Shipping (Qingdao) Co., Ltd. A disaster warning and information service system for highway monitoring made its debut at the event, featuring communication channels integrated with BeiDou's high-precision positioning satellite network to establish a dedicated network specifically for the transportation sector. "Once disasters such as road collapses or landslides occur, the system will transmit real-time images and videos of the disaster ahead to vehicles through antennas installed on ETC gantries and many poles at roadside. For example, if a bridge collapses, drivers can be informed in advance and take timely evasive action," explained Liu Hongwei, a researcher at the Research Institute of Highway under the Ministry of Transport. The exhibition also features the latest navigation technology in the low-altitude economy sector, where conventional ground navigation maps are now expanding skyward. Integrated ground-air mapping platforms can guide cars and pedestrians as well as providing real-time positioning and route planning for small drones and low-altitude aircraft. Powered by AI 3D reconstruction technology, these systems rapidly update urban landscapes, including new buildings and roads, laying a digital foundation for low-altitude economy services. SHOTLIST: Beijing, China - July 1-2, 2025 1. Various of exhibits on display; 2. SOUNDBITE (Chinese) Jin Xin, general manager, COSCO Shipping (Qingdao) Co., Ltd: "The ship cabin cleaning robot significantly reduces the need for chemical cleaning agents, while the hull cleaning robot cuts fuel consumption caused by marine growth. Both innovations contribute meaningfully to developing green, low-carbon intelligent ships."; 3. Various of exhibits on display; 4. SOUNDBITE (Chinese) Liu Hongwei, researcher, Research Institute of Highway, Ministry of Transport (ending with shot 5): "Once disasters such as road collapses or landslides occur, the system will transmit real-time images and videos of the disaster ahead to vehicles through antennas installed on ETC gantries and many poles at roadside. For example, if a bridge collapses, drivers can be informed in advance and take timely evasive action."; 5. Various of screen showing navigation system; 6. Various of visitors, exhibits. [Restrictions: No access Chinese mainland]