COSCO SHIPPING (OTCMKTS:CICOF) (OTCMKTS:CICOF) is an integrated shipping and logistics services provider based in Shanghai, China. The company offers a comprehensive suite of maritime transportation solutions, including container shipping, bulk cargo transport and specialized logistics services. Operating as the overseas-traded arm of China COSCO Shipping Corporation Limited, COSCO SHIPPING leverages its parent company’s extensive fleet and global network to serve international trade routes.
The company’s core activities encompass container line services, terminal operations and container leasing. Its container shipping division operates a modern fleet of vessels, ranging from feeder ships to ultra-large container vessels, connecting key ports across Asia, Europe, North America, South America and Africa. Through its terminal services arm, the company invests in and manages port facilities, providing cargo handling, storage, and value-added services to shipping lines and cargo owners.
In addition to maritime transport, COSCO SHIPPING offers integrated logistics and supply chain solutions. These services include inland trucking, rail transport, customs brokerage, warehousing and multimodal transport coordination. The company’s logistics network is supported by digital platforms that provide real-time tracking, shipment management and analytics, enabling customers to optimize their supply chains and reduce transit times.
COSCO SHIPPING’s origins date back to the founding of China Ocean Shipping (Group) Company in 1961. In 2016, a major merger with China Shipping Group gave rise to today’s China COSCO Shipping Corporation, under which the company operates its overseas-listed shipping holdings. Headquartered in Shanghai, COSCO SHIPPING maintains regional offices and representative branches around the world, forging strategic partnerships and alliances to enhance service reliability and expand its trade lane coverage.
