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- COSCO SHIPPING Specialized Carriers Co., Ltd. functions as a premier global shipping entity, specializing in complex maritime transport. The company manages a substantial fleet of over 170 dedicated vessels, establishing itself as a world leader in specialized shipping. This diverse array includes multi-purpose and heavy lift vessels, advanced semi-submersible ships, pure car carriers, log carriers, and asphalt carriers, alongside pulp and roll-on/roll-off vessels. The company excels in moving a wide range of challenging cargo, such as oil drilling rigs, large engineering vessels, critical port machinery, locomotives, extensive wind energy components, and bridge cranes, in addition to complete industrial equipment, vehicles, and steel. They provide regular liner services across key international pathways, encompassing routes from the Far East to Southeast Asia/India, the Mediterranean Sea/Europe, the Persian Gulf/Red Sea, Africa, the Americas, and Australia. Recent strategic enhancements include the introduction of new direct lines such as the Northwest Europe Liner, enhanced Persian Gulf Liner services, and a dedicated Southeast Asia Heavy Lift Liner. Furthermore, the company recently launched a direct "Fuzhou – Persian Gulf" route specifically for auto exports and a Suzhou-Chancay direct sea route for general cargo. In a move to further bolster its capabilities, the company is expanding its fleet with new vessels and has introduced innovative solutions like a 40-foot ultra-wide flat-rack container for machinery exports. Established in 1961, the company, formerly known as Guangzhou Ocean Shipping Co., Ltd., is headquartered in Guangzhou, China, and operates as a core subsidiary of China Ocean Shipping Co., Ltd.