On 26 June, the COSCO SHIPPING (Hong Kong) / COSCO SHIPPING (Hainan) 2026 Global Partners Conference was held in Boao, Hainan. Under the theme “Digital Empowerment, For a Green New Journey”, the conference focused on the digital and intelligent transformation and the green, low‑carbon transition of the shipping service industry, attracting representatives from global shipping companies and industry experts to discuss new pathways for high‑quality development.

Vice Governor of Hainan Province Mr Yang Guoqiang, Vice Executive President of COSCO SHIPPING Group Mr Luo Bing, and Under Secretary for Transport and Logistics of the Hong Kong SAR Government Mr Liu Chun San delivered keynote addresses. Experts and representatives from the Office of the Hainan Provincial Commission for Comprehensively Deepening Reforms, Shanghai Maritime University, COSCO SHIPPING Heavy Industry, and Guohang Ocean Shipping shared in‑depth insights on opportunities presented by the Free Trade Port and digital‑intelligent low‑carbon transformation.

COSCO SHIPPING Hong Kong’s subsidiaries – COSCO SHIPPING Smart-Sailing Marine Solutions, Jotun COSCO Marine Coatings, COSCO SHIPPING (Hong KongI Insurance Brokers, and Zhejiang Four BrothersRope – jointly showcased innovative solutions including global supply chain ecosystems, hull refurbishment, war risk insurance, and full‑life‑cycle rope management. COSCO SHIPPING Technology demonstrated its “Qingzhou AI Agent Development Platform” solution. Three panel discussion were also held during the conference, exploring in depth the practical applications of digital marine services, green methanol and low‑carbon coatings, and AI across the shipping value chain.

At the conference, the Haikou Municipal Government and the Hong Kong Shipowners Association signed a memorandum of cooperation; COSCO SHIPPING (Hong Kong) signed strategic cooperation agreements with China Merchants Shipping, SITC International, Wah Kwong Shipping, Guangdong Port and Shipping Group, and Yida Low‑altitude Technology. Jotun COSCO entered into a cooperation agreement with COSCO SHIPPING Bulk for anti‑fouling coatings on 125 newbuild vessels; and COSCO SHIPPING (Tianjin) signed a letter of intent and a construction contract for a 240 TEU electric container vessel project.

The conference also officially launched the “Initiative on Green and Low‑Carbon Shipping Service for Sustainable Development,” bringing together industry, academia and research institutions to jointly shape a new ecosystem of green and low‑carbon shipping services.