COSCO SHIPPING Energy Transportation Co., Ltd.

COSCO SHIPPING Energy Transportation Co., Ltd. functions as an investment holding company primarily focused on the marine transportation of oil, liquefied natural gas (LNG), and chemicals. Its extensive operations cover both domestic coastal routes within the People's Republic of China and international voyages, with its business segmented into Oil Shipment, LNG, and other related services. The company further extends its offerings to include vessel chartering, the shipment of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), and comprehensive shipping agency services. As of December 31, 2021, the company maintained a substantial fleet comprising 166 oil tankers, boasting a collective carrying capacity of 25.24 million deadweight tons (DWT). This impressive figure included 154 company-owned oil tankers with a capacity of 21.86 million DWT, supplemented by 12 chartered-in vessels providing an additional 3.38 million DWT. Furthermore, its portfolio featured 47 jointly-invested LNG carriers: 38 of these were fully operational, offering an aggregate capacity of 6.42 million cubic meters, with 9 more under construction set to add another 1.56 million cubic meters. Founded in 1994, the company was initially known as China Shipping Development Company Limited before adopting its current name, COSCO SHIPPING Energy Transportation Co., Ltd., in October 2016. Its headquarters are situated in Shanghai, People's Republic of China.