COSCO lands ten-year Chinese car-export deal

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Published: 15 Oct 2026 · 10:22 UTC
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COSCO Shipping Specialized Carriers’ car-carrier business has signed a 10-year contract of affreightment with Chinese automaker DFSK, securing a long-term vehicle-export cargo relationship. The agreement was signed with Chongqing Xiaokang Import & Export, DFSK’s export operation. The companies said they intend to expand shipping volumes, allocate vessel capa

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