![]() ![]() At present, the relative acceptance by many customers is relatively good. Of course, this leads to an increase in operating costs and we hope that cargo owners can help us to bear some part of the new operating costs. ![]() In fact, all our ships use very low sulfur fuel, (VLSFO 0.5 percent) and so far, we have done a good job of procuring it with no interruption in service. ![]() We prepared our fleet to be compliant by the end of last year. Will you give us an update on how COSCO has complied with the new regulations?Īs a world-class shipping company, we attach great importance to this new regulation. We have heard concerns around the implementation of IMO2020. So far we have not received any complaints, instead we have received several written customer tributes, including thanks for successfully delivering goods in time. ![]() We have also prioritized timely communication with consignees, shippers and customers to obtain their understanding and support. Q: With new health and safety measures in place, how has COSCO complied and what impact have they had on operations?ĬOSCO has acted in accordance with international, national and local requirements as it relates to health and safety during this crisis. The company has already accumulated some experience in providing door-to-door services, such as in some power plant projects along the Belt and Road. We have made this a strategic priority: to become the world's leading shipping and engineering logistics service provider. With the development of the industry, more and more customers want us to be able to provide integrated logistics services, that is, from providing a single "port-to-port" service to providing the entire "door-to-door" logistics services. We will also change the traditional business operation thinking, focusing on providing customers with integrated logistics services. China trade friction, production for many goods has been transferred to Southeast Asia and other countries, so we will consider the flow of goods to lay out and adjust capacity. As we look forward, we will shift our focus to global capacity layout, and pay closer attention to tracking the development of the industry. Regarding capacity and route planning adjustment, in the past we have paid more attention to serving Chinese customers, relatively speaking. But we are considering new strategies, such as allowing our ships, which are still overseas, to pick up third-country cargo to reduce the risk and losses associated with the outbreak. Q: What new measures is COSCO considering or has already put in place?īecause the main impact of the pandemic is on trade and ports, there have been very limited responses available to shipping companies. Overall, production capacity is being increased and workers are working overtime to make up for the slowdown period. Although the car manufacturers have resumed work, spare parts supply has not been fully restored, so car transport has been delayed. There are many export restrictions, which has resulted in voyage cancellations or delays. Q: What is the impact of the pandemic to COSCO?īeyond the short-term issues of understaffing and delays in loading and unloading, and clearing of backlogs once operations began to move again, the outbreak caused cargo owners to stop or reduce production. Breakbulk spoke with Chen Feng, general director of marketing and sales center, COSCO Shipping Specialized Carriers, about the company’s response to the Covid-19 pandemic, and the reboot of China’s supply chains. ![]()
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