Exhibits arrangement starts for 2nd China Int'l Import Expo

An FSD 195 fast patrol vessel, made by Ferretti Security Division, arrives on tow truck at the National Exhibition and Convention Center(Shanghai) ahead of the second China International Import Expo (CIIE) in east China's Shanghai, Oct. 22, 2019. As the first exhibit arrived at the National Exhibition and Convention Center in Shanghai Tuesday, arrangements for the exhibits at the upcoming second CIIE officially began. The exhibit FSD 195 is a 20-metre-long fast patrol vessel, which will make its first Asia appearance at the expo. (Xinhua/Fang Zhe)

SHANGHAI, Oct. 22 (Xinhua) -- As the first exhibit arrived at the National Exhibition and Convention Center in Shanghai Tuesday, arrangements for the exhibits at the upcoming second China International Import Expo (CIIE) officially began.

The exhibit, Model 195 high speed patrol boat, made by Ferretti Security Division, is a 20-metre-long fast patrol vessel, which will make its first Asia appearance at the expo.

Luca Pelosio, chief project engineer of Ferretti, said that with new materials like carbon fiber and titanium, the vessel can safely and effectively conduct various missions, including sea patrol, and maritime search and rescue.

The vessel, which was split into two parts for transportation, took about five hours to be properly arranged in the venue.

To better cater to exhibitors with personalized needs and accommodate special exhibits like Model 195 high speed patrol boat, the center has drawn up corresponding transportation and exhibition plans, according to Peng Chunyan, an executive with the center.

A total of 64 countries and three international organizations have confirmed their participation in this year's CIIE, scheduled for Nov. 5 to 10.