The celebrations from Seatrade Maritime Awards International 2020 were extended on 1 March as its Lifetime Achievement Award was officially presented to Capt. Xu Lirong, Chairman, China COSCO SHIPPING Corporation during an internal ceremony in Shanghai, China with live participation in the UK from Seatrade Chairman, Chris Hayman.
The Lifetime Achievement Award, which recognises an individual who has made a significant and lasting contribution to shipping and the maritime industry, was presented to Capt. Xu Lirong and is the final award to be announced as part of Seatrade Maritime Awards International 2020, which have been co-organised with Shanghai International Port Group (SIPG). The ceremony for Seatrade Maritime Awards International 2020 had originally taken place on Friday 6 November 2020 where nine further individuals and companies from across the international shipping industry were recognised.