Shanghai, China | December 04, 2025 – COSCO SHIPPING officially unveiled the COSCO SHIPPING Advanced Technology Institute during the “Smart Navigation, Green Symbiosis, Convergent Innovation” Senior Maritime Forum at Marintec China in Shanghai.
On December 2, 2025, The establishment of this institute represents a pivotal advancement in the group’s “1+N+X” scientific and technological innovation system. It is designed to serve as a primary engine for the high-quality development of COSCO SHIPPING’s core business, directly supporting the company’s strategic ambition to transform into a world-class shipping technology enterprise.
Strategic Vision and Innovation Model
The institute is built upon a full-chain innovation system that integrates three distinct phases of development: basic research, core technology breakthroughs, and industrial application and transformation. By streamlining this process, the institute ensures that scientific discoveries are efficiently translated into practical industrial solutions, fostering a deeper integration between technological R&D and industrial practice.
Key Areas of Focus
The institute is positioned to capitalize on the primary trends currently reshaping the maritime sector: green, low-carbon, and intelligent development. Its research initiatives target four critical industrial chains:
- Shipping and Ports: Enhancing operational efficiency and safety through automation.
- Logistics: Driving digital connectivity across the global supply chain.
- Marine Engineering Equipment Manufacturing: Advancing the technical capabilities of maritime hardware.
Objectives and Industry Impact
By pursuing foundational, urgent, and cutting-edge technologies, the COSCO SHIPPING Advanced Technology Institute aims to significantly enhance the international competitiveness of the modern shipping industry. It is committed to providing the intelligent solutions necessary to navigate the complexities of a digital and sustainable maritime future, ensuring that COSCO SHIPPING remains at the forefront of global maritime innovation.
About COSCO SHIPPING Group
China COSCO Shipping Corporation Limited (COSCO SHIPPING) is a global leader in the maritime industry, operating as a state-owned multinational headquartered in Shanghai. Following its landmark 2016 merger, the Group has established a robust “3+4” industrial ecosystem that places shipping, ports, and logistics at its core, supported by shipping finance, equipment manufacturing, and digital innovation.
As of late 2025, COSCO SHIPPING manages one of the world’s most formidable merchant fleets, exceeding 1,500 vessels with a total capacity of approximately 130 million DWT. Its global reach is further anchored by a terminal portfolio of 375 berths across 39 ports, maintaining its position as the world’s top-ranked integrated shipping enterprise.
Commitment to Innovation and Green Transformation
In line with its mission to become a world-class shipping technology company, COSCO SHIPPING is aggressively pursuing a “Dual Transformation” of digital intelligence and green development. The Group has committed to a carbon-neutral future, evidenced by a $7 billion investment in next-generation fleets, including a significant orderbook of over 40 methanol dual-fuel vessels and the deployment of the world’s first 700 TEU pure electric container ships.
By integrating advanced technologies such as the Hi-Dolphin maritime large language model and blockchain-based carbon tracking through the GSBN platform, COSCO SHIPPING is not only modernizing its own operations but is also setting new international standards for a sustainable and intelligent global supply chain.
Source: COSCO Shipping