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    COSCO

    COSCO Shipping Line is a Chinese state-owned company providing global container shipping services.

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    COSCO operations
    $33.3B
    Revenue
    650
    Ports

    Company Overview

    COSCO Shipping Line is a Chinese state-owned company providing global container shipping services.

    Key Leadership

    • Yanghao Zhijian – Chief Executive Officer (CEO)

    COSCO operates over 1,200 vessels, serving more than 200 ports in 150 countries worldwide.

    Equipment & Infrastructure

    Container Types

    • 20'x8'x8'6" Steel ISO Container

      Standard dry container for general cargo, 20 feet long, steel construction.

    • 20'x8'x8'6" Refrigerated Insulated Steel (Reefer)

      Temperature-controlled container for perishable goods, 20 feet long.

    Technology Platforms

    • IBOX cloud platform for real-time container monitoring and logistics management
    • Digital supply chain platform for the automotive industry integrating IoT and AI

    Warehouses & Logistics Hubs

    Logistics facilities and distribution centers worldwide:

    • North America

      Atlanta facility offers 55,500 SF for warehousing, cross-docking, and transloading

    • North America

      Charleston warehouse provides 50,000 SF near major port terminals and rail ramps

    Certifications & Capabilities

    TISAX certification ISCC EU certification Hi-ECO green shipping certificate

    Global Locations & Network

    COSCO operates a global shipping network with 502 container ships serving 356 ports in 105 countries. Its network includes 375 berths in 39 ports worldwide, with key assets in Europe and Asia.

    Carrier Partners & Alliances

    COSCO is a core member of the Ocean Alliance with CMA CGM, Evergreen, and OOCL, extended to 2032. It also has strategic partnerships with Bosch (China), Wallem Group, and BLG LOGISTICS.

    Service Portfolio

    Ocean Freight

    • Global container shipping
    • Intermodal transport solutions
    • Refrigerated cargo handling

    Contract Logistics

    • Warehousing and distribution
    • Customs clearance services
    • Supply chain management

    Special Cargo

    • Oversized cargo transport
    • Specialized equipment handling

    Digital Offerings

    COSCO digital platforms offer smart, integrated supply chain solutions using IoT and AI.

    Industry Reputation & News

    Awards & Recognition

    2025 Best Partner Award, 2024 Best Partner Award

    Recent Developments

    COSCO SHIPPING Holdings expanded its self-operated container fleet to 557 vessels in 2025.

    Analysis & Future Outlook

    Strengths

    • Global network with operations in over 80 countries
    • Strong financial backing from COSCO SHIPPING Corporation
    • Significant investment in research and development

    Challenges

    • Rising trade protectionism and geopolitical tensions
    • Significant exposure to new US port fees impacting competitiveness

    Opportunities

    • Expansion in emerging markets and regional logistics parks
    • Investment in green fuel supply chain and clean energy
    • Integration of AI to enhance port and logistics efficiency