Company ProfileShipping is the founding and core business of China Merchants Group. Established in 1872 during the Westernization Movement, the China Merchants Steam Navigation Company created China's first modern commercial fleet, pioneering the nation's modern maritime industry.
China Merchants Energy Shipping Co., Ltd. (CMES Shipping) is a leading shipping company under China Merchants Group. It operates a world-class fleet of Very Large Crude Carriers (VLCCs), Very Large Ore Carriers (VLOCs), China's leading fleets of Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) carriers and Roll-on/Roll-off (RoRo) vessels, and a top-tier container fleet in the Asia-Pacific region. Its total capacity ranks among the highest globally for non-financial shipowners.
CMES Shipping (Stock Code: 601872.SH) was listed on the Shanghai Stock Exchange in 2006 and was immediately included in major index components. As a blue-chip stock in China's capital market, the company specializes on oil tanker, LNG, dry bulk, RoRo, and container shipping. It is actively shaping a new full-spectrum shipping ecosystem that integrates all segments of the industry.
Currently, CMES Shipping operates and manages more than 360 vessels, with a total deadweight tonnage exceeding 50 million tons, ranking among the top in the world in terms of fleet capacity. Its VLCC and VLOC fleets are among the largest globally, while its LNG fleet is rapidly establishing significant international influence. The Ro-Ro fleet leads the domestic market, with an annual vehicle transportation capacity of over one million units. The container fleet's service network covers major ports along China's coast and across the Asia-Pacific region.
With a strategic focus on green, low-carbon development, digital intelligence, crew excellence and a global service network, CMES Shipping drives high-quality industry growth and delivers safe, efficient, and environmentally responsible shipping solutions.
Smart Shipping, Green and Low-carbon
CMES Shipping is accelerating the adoption of smart and green technologies across its operations. It promotes integrated ship-shore digital R&D, leverages big data for fleet optimization, and has built visualized operational platforms to enhance safety, efficiency and sustainability.
◎ Smart Ship Milestones
In 2018, PACIFIC VISION, the world's first intelligent VLOC, received dual smart certifications from DNV GL and CCS.
In 2019, the first intelligent VLCC, NEW JOURNEY, embarked on its maiden voyage.
In 2022, NEW ADEN, the world's first VLCC fitted with four rigid sails, launched with 7.4% energy savings and over 2,200 tonnes of annual carbon emissions reduction, meeting global best-in-class standards.
In 2025, the world's first methanol dual-fuel powered Ro-Ro vessel CM HONG KONG and the world's first methanol dual-fuel powered VLCC NEW EXPLORER successively entered service. Both vessels support flexible switching between traditional fuel and methanol, comply with the IMO's highest Tier III emission standards, and can reduce greenhouse gas emissions by more than 70% when using green methanol, once again leading the global trend in green and low-carbon shipping.
In 2026, the CM HONG KONG completed the country's first green methanol bunkering operation at anchor in Hong Kong, marking a new breakthrough in the full-chain application of green fuels.
◎ Smart Carbon Management
In 2023, CMES Shipping launched the Smart Carbon platform, the industry's first comprehensive digital solution for carbon emissions management. It enables real time data capture, monitoring, intelligent analysis, and visual reporting to support green shipping across the maritime value chain.
◎ Electronic Bill of Lading (eBL)
In 2024, the BRITC eBL Platform received certification from the International Group of P&I Clubs (IG P&I), officially bringing electronic bills of lading into global marine insurance coverage. This marks a key milestone in the Platform's commercial application.
CMES Shipping is committed to building a world-class shipping enterprise with core competitiveness, backed by rigorous safety standards, specialized fleet development, capital market strength and smart innovation. With the mission "Sailing With All Your Trust", CMES Shipping continues to shape reliable, intelligent maritime solutions and contribute to the global shipping industry.
