COSCO Shipping has initiated containerized bitumen transportation from Yangpu Port—a milestone reflecting the company’s strategic expansion into specialized bulk-liquid cargo logistics and its commitment to enhancing end-to-end supply chain efficiency.  

This initiative entails the transport of bitumen—historically conveyed in bulk tank vessels or ISO tank containers—using purpose-built, temperature-controlled dry freight containers equipped with internal liners and heating systems. Such containerization improves cargo integrity, minimizes handling risks, eliminates cross-contamination, and significantly reduces environmental exposure during loading, transit, and discharge. Furthermore, it enables seamless integration with existing intermodal infrastructure (rail, road, and port terminals), supporting just-in-time delivery and greater scheduling precision for downstream construction and paving projects.  

Located in Hainan Province, Yangpu Port serves as a key deep-water hub in southern China and is increasingly positioned as a regional center for energy-related and industrial commodities. The introduction of dedicated bitumen container services strengthens its value proposition as a multimodal logistics node and aligns with national initiatives to upgrade port functionality and promote green, intelligent cargo handling.  

This development exemplifies a broader industry shift toward the standardization and modularization of non-traditional liquid and semi-solid cargoes—including asphalt, molasses, latex, and certain chemical feedstocks—driven by demand for traceability, regulatory compliance, and operational resilience.  

By advancing this capability, COSCO Shipping reinforces its leadership in differentiated liner solutions and expands its footprint in high-value, technically supported cargo segments—consistent with its long-term strategy to diversify service offerings and meet evolving global trade and sustainability standards.  

Resource.: https://mp.weixin.qq.com/s/-RiqBxI2LAbzpk5o4hZheg