COSCO Shipping Holdings 2025 Results: Volume Growth, Green Transition, and Supply Chain Expansion

Created on 03.30

Amid global trade policy shifts and market volatility, COSCO Shipping Holdings has released its 2025 annual results. Despite a declining freight rate environment, the company delivered steady operational performance through volume growth and supply chain service expansion.

Key Metrics

Indicator	2025	YoY Change
Container volume	27.4M TEU	+5.76%
Shipping revenue	RMB 210.7B	-6.74%
Supply chain revenue (excl. ocean freight)	RMB 44.9B	+9.6%
Terminal throughput	153M TEU	+6.2%
Terminal revenue	RMB 12.04B	+11.4%
Fleet capacity	3.6M TEU	—
Owned & bareboat-chartered ratio	75%	—

Green Fleet Expansion

COSCO took delivery of three methanol dual-fuel container vessels in 2025 and placed orders for 14 additional 18,500 TEU methanol dual-fuel newbuilds. The company now has 42 green vessels in operation or under construction, with combined capacity approaching 780,000 TEU. Twelve 16,000 TEU vessels were also delivered during the year, further optimizing fleet structure.

Global Network and Supply Chain

The company continued executing its "hub + corridor + network" strategy. Key logistics assets were secured in Thailand, Egypt, Kazakhstan, Saudi Arabia, and Brazil, strengthening end-to-end service capabilities. Terminal operations remained stable, with throughput up 6.2% and revenue up 11.4%.

Supply chain-related revenue grew 9.6% year-on-year to RMB 44.9 billion, reflecting successful expansion beyond traditional ocean freight into integrated logistics services.

Digital Transformation

COSCO accelerated its "AI+" strategy and global digital supply chain platform development during 2025, leveraging technology to improve operational efficiency and customer responsiveness.

2026 Outlook

Looking ahead, COSCO acknowledges that the container shipping industry will continue to face high complexity and uncertainty driven by geopolitical tensions and shifting global trade patterns. The company remains focused on three strategic priorities: advancing green fleet transition, expanding its global service network, and deepening digital capabilities.

Industry Implications

For container manufacturers, COSCO's results signal a shift in customer demand—from standard boxes toward products that support green vessel operations, enable efficient end-to-end logistics, and offer enhanced durability and performance. As shipping lines transform into integrated logistics providers, container specifications will increasingly reflect the needs of complex, multi-modal supply chains.

Based on publicly disclosed company information and industry data.

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