The first plenary meeting of ISO/TC 8/SC 27, Ports and terminals, was held on October 21 in Shanghai, which attracted representatives from 15 member states and 5 international organizations, as well as over 100 experts and scholars.

The establishment of ISO/TC 8/SC 27 was proposed by China and approved in early 2025. It will construct an international standards system for ports and terminals, and provide sound support for the sustainable development of global supply chains in terms of efficient operation, green and low-carbon development, as well as safety and resilience.