James HOU

Member of the China Maritime Law Association, Senior Lecturer at the Merchant Shipping College of Shanghai Maritime University, holding the Certificate of Competency for Senior Seafarers of Ocean going Ships (First Mate), with rich experience in ocean navigation.

In 1998, obtained a Bachelor's degree in Engineering from the Merchant Shipping School of Dalian Maritime University. In 2004, obtained a Master's degree in Economics from the School of Economics and Management of Shanghai Maritime University. In 2008, obtained a PhD in Management from Shanghai Maritime University. In 2004, passed the national judicial examination. In 2005, obtained the qualification to practice law. In 2005, joined Shanghai Huisheng Law Firm

Lawyer Hou's professional fields include maritime cargo transportation contracts, marine insurance, ship collisions, salvage and salvage operations, compensation for marine pollution damage, international trade, logistics, civil and commercial law, etc.

Lawyer Hou graduated from Dalian Maritime University and Shanghai Maritime University with a Bachelor's degree in Engineering, a Master's degree in Economics, and a PhD in Engineering. Currently serving as the Deputy Director of the Institute of Industrial Development and Enterprise Strategy at Shanghai Maritime University, Director of the Green Logistics Supply Chain Research Center, and Associate Professor of Logistics Economics and Statistics at the School of Economics and Management. At the same time, he also serves as an independent director for multiple listed port and shipping companies, and has long served as a legal and development consultant for more than ten large and medium-sized port and shipping enterprises, as well as a founding shareholder of multiple multinational logistics platforms.In his early years, he served as a senior ocean crew member and personnel organization manager at China Ocean Shipping Group, with rich experience in navigation, international transportation, and supply chain management.two thousand and fourI have been teaching at the School of Economics and Management, Shanghai Maritime University since [year], and also hold part-time positions

At Shanghai Huisheng Law Firm, I mainly engage in teaching and research on international transportation economics and maritime rules.fromtwo thousand and fourSince [year], I have hosted several influential cases in our firm, including the "Jingyun" ship collision case, the "Aries" ship cargo damage case, and the "Zhuangji Shipping Industry" asset restructuring case, as well as numerous disputes over maritime cargo transportation contracts and charter parties. I have also led or participated in several listing projects of port and shipping companies, and have rich practical experience.Holding advancedESG(Environmental, Social, and Management) Analyst, International Association of ActuariesESG（CFAESG）AnalystAuthoritative low-carbon and green certificates from domestic and foreign sources, such as Carbon Management Specialist, have participated in the certification of multiple ports and shipping companiesESGReport writing or review, and long-term engagement in carbon compliance, carbon reduction and other management work for ports and shipping companies.

Previously published《Simulation on Sustainable Development of Port Based on System Dynamics》The《Research on the impact and intermediary effect of carbon emission trading policy on carbon emission efficiency in China》I have published over forty academic papers and have led or participated in more than thirty vertical and horizontal projects, such as "Research on the Implementation of the Second Ship Registration System in Shanghai".