On September 25, Qian Weizhong, Chairperson of COSCO SHIPPING (Hong Kong) Co., Ltd., led a delegation to visit Ningbo CIMC Logistics Equipment Co., Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as "Ningbo CIMC") in Ningbo and held discussions with Zhang Kechao, General Manager of Ningbo CIMC.

Zhang Kechao warmly welcomed Qian Weizhong and his delegation and provided an overview of Ningbo CIMC's basic operations, as well as its achievements in intelligent production, digital applications, and green manufacturing. He stated that Ningbo CIMC has maintained close connectivity and mutual development with New Century Decal (Shenzhen) Limited, a subsidiary of COSCO SHIPPING (Hong Kong). Guided by the vision of "becoming a model of intelligent manufacturing," Ningbo CIMC is committed to enhancing quality and pioneering new development opportunities. He expressed hope to collaborate with COSCO SHIPPING (Hong Kong) in exploring pathways for synergistic innovation, cost reduction, efficiency improvement, and green development in the new market environment. By jointly addressing future opportunities and challenges, both parties aim to elevate their strategic partnership to new heights.

Qian Weizhong introduced the development history, business segments, and future plans of COSCO SHIPPING (Hong Kong). He noted that Ningbo CIMC has achieved significant results in intelligent and green manufacturing in recent years, earning numerous honours such as National Excellence Smart Factories, National-level 5G Factory, and National Green Factory, which have continuously enhanced its overall competitiveness and comprehensive influence. Currently, COSCO SHIPPING (Hong Kong) is focusing on digital intelligence and green, low-carbon initiatives, accelerating its layout of strategic emerging industries and fostering new quality productive forces in shipping services. Given the alignment in development directions and a solid foundation for cooperation, he expressed hope to further strengthen collaboration across the industrial chain, explore new cooperative models, and work together to achieve high-quality development.

During the visit, Qian Weizhong and his delegation toured Ningbo CIMC's exhibition hall, automated workshops, and smart storage yards. Through on-site inspections and detailed introductions, they gained an in-depth understanding of Ningbo CIMC's development.

The meeting was attended by Meng Linghe and Kong Zhaoxia, Deputy General Managers of Ningbo CIMC, along with relevant personnel from the Marketing Department, Technical Equipment Department, Digital Office, Production Manufacturing Department, and Enterprise Management Department. Representatives from COSCO SHIPPING (Hong Kong) included External Directors Liu Zhangmin, Huang Long, Dong Xuebo, and Ming Dong, Director Liu Haitao, Assistant to the President Yu Lei, as well as relevant personnel from the Strategy Development Division, New Century Decal (Shenzhen) Limited, and Zhejiang Four Brothers Rope Co., Ltd.

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