December

•    IQAX entered into a strategic partnership with COSCO Shipping Captive Insurance Co., Ltd. to actively promote the development of supply chain digitization and broaden the capabilities of IQAX eBL. A four-party cooperative agreement between IQAX, COSCO Shipping Captive Insurance, COSCO Shipping Lines and the Global Shipping Business Network (GSBN), ensured that a shipping insurance e-platform will work together with the GSBN blockchain platform and the IQAX eBL system. A COSCO Shipping Lines (Wuhan) customer was the first to complete a synchronized transfer of both a blockchain-based eBL and an electronic insurance policy through a one-click title transfer on 14th December.

•    OOIL was selected for inclusion in the Dow Jones Sustainability Asia/Pacific Index again, effective from 18th December.

•    OOCL launched two new China Indonesia Philippines Services, CIP1 and CIP2, in its Intra-Asia network. CIP1 and CIP2 establish direct connections among multiple ports in China, Indonesia, Philippines, and Singapore, providing customers with competitive and reliable shipment options.

•    OOCL announced a new Japan Philippines Service (KTX4) connecting multiple ports in Japan with Philippines to cater for the demand in the market.  Together with existing KTX suite services, OOCL could provide a more comprehensive service coverage between Japan, Taiwan region, Hong Kong and South China region and ASEAN countries.

•    IQAX was recognised with the Top 100 Digital China Innovation Application Development Case 2023 Award by China Internet Week, underscoring the ability of IQAX eBL solution to act as a benchmark of innovation for the shipping industry and play a pivotal role in promoting digital transformation within the industry to drive the construction of Digital China.


November

•    On 14th November, IQAX announced an investment into BoxPlus Information Technology Company Ltd., a provider of Internet of Things (IoT) solutions, as part of an effort to support the fast-growing reefer market with IBOX Reefer. IBOX Reefer combines IQAX’s innovative software capabilities with IoT devices and sensors developed by BoxPlus.


October

•    On 11th October, OOCL’s sixth 24,188 TEU newbuilding was named “OOCL Gdynia” at Dalian COSCO KHI Ship Engineering Co., Ltd. (DACKS) shipyard.  OOCL was honoured to have Mr. Takashi Yanai, the Corporate Officer as well as the General Manager of Logistics Infrastructure Business Division of Sumitomo Corporation as the guest of honour of the ceremony and Mrs. Yoshiko Yanai, mother of Mr. Takashi Yanai, as the vessel sponsor to name and bless the new vessel.

•    OOCL introduced two new China Cambodia Thailand Service (CCT1 and CCT2) to further strengthen its Intra-Asia service network by connecting China, Cambodia and Thailand.

•    OOCL was awarded with a Certificate of Merit from United States Coast Guard (USCG) on 18th October in recognition of its contribution to maritime safety by supporting the Automated Mutual-Assistance Vessel Rescue System (AMVER) in the previous year. By supporting this voluntary system, OOCL’s vessels contribute to the rescue efforts in case of an emergency at sea, as well as set an example of cooperation and mutual assistance among seafarers.

•    On 26th October, OOCL received the “Elite Enterprise Partnership Award 2023” from Hong Kong Customs and Excise Department in recognition of the company’s proactive co-operation and contribution to Customs.


September

•    On 6th September, OOCL was delighted to welcome another new mega containership into its fleet, “OOCL Zeebrugge” , the fifth eco-friendly 24,188 TEU vessel in a series of twelve. The vessel was named by Ms. SHI Lei, Deputy General Manager of SUMEC Corporation Limited and Chairwoman of SUMEC Machinery & Electric Co., Ltd, at a ceremony held at the Nantong COSCO KHI Ship Engineering Co., Ltd. (NACKS) shipyard, in the presence of a number of distinguished guests, including customers and business partners.

•    OOCL launched a new tool “Emission Monitor” to monitor its emission performance. Emission Monitor is designed to instantly consolidate the emission information and closely monitor the emission performance of the company’s vessels and end-to-end shipment operation to ensure compliance with IMO CII (Carbon Intensity Indicator) and progress towards decarbonization. To support OOCL’s customers to achieve their sustainability goals and decarbonization targets, the Emission Monitor has been extended to serve customers with visibility on real-time calculation of CO2 emission for all confirmed bookings.

•    OOCL was honoured to be recognised as the “Best Shipping Line – Intra-Asia” at the 2023 Asian Freight, Logistics and Supply Chain (AFLAS) Awards’ ceremony held at the JW Marriot Hotel Singapore South Beach on 28th September. Hosted by leading shipping and logistics publication Asia Cargo News, the annual AFLAS Awards is one of the most anticipated industry events in the Asia Pacific region. OOCL received the same award again after 2021, demonstrating the company's ability to maintain high-quality services in an ever-changing environment.

•    OOCL completed the first biofuel bunkering in its fleet. The fuel delivery, arranged by supplier KPI OceanConnect’s team in Singapore and supplied by barge, was received by OOCL’s container vessel while at port in Singapore. The B24 biofuel delivered was a blend of Used Cooking Oil Methyl Ester (UCOME) and Very Low Sulphur Fuel Oil (VLSFO).


August

•    On 1st August, OOCL Logistics launched CargoEasy, a one-stop digital platform that provides customers with instant quotation, seamless booking experience and live shipment tracking. In the first phase, the new platform targeted at the export ocean and air freight services in Vietnam as a pilot start.

•    OOCL was pleased to further strengthen the company’s fleet structure by introducing one more 24,188 TEU mega vessel. The brand new container vessel is named “OOCL Felixstowe” by Ms. HE Lijun on 8th August at the Dalian COSCO KHI Ship Engineering Co., Ltd. (DACKS) shipyard.

•    On 18th August, OOIL announced a profit attributable to equity holders of US$1,128.7 million for the six-month period ended 30th June 2023, compared to a profit of US$5,663.6 million for the same period in 2022.  

•    OOCL announced a new service, Türkiye Spain Morocco Express (TSM), in its Intra-European Network which would further enhance OOCL’s Intra-European service offered to customers. TSM provides a direct connection between Greece, Türkiye, Spain, and Morocco along with a transshipment connection at our Mediterranean hub of Piraeus.


July

•    OOCL was pleased to announce a new service in the Europe – East Coast South America network to further enhance OOCL’s network coverage in Latin America. With an attractive transit time of only 16 days from Rio De Janeiro to Rotterdam, the new service Europe East Coast South America Express (EEX) was designed to meet the refrigerated container demand from East Coast South America to Europe.

•    IQAX has been honoured the Annual Shipping Supply Chain Innovative Advanced Solution Award for its groundbreaking IQAX eBL solution, which harnesses blockchain technology to accelerate the digital transformation of bills of lading, enhancing their security, fostering the development of green shipping, and reducing logistics costs across the shipping industry.

•    IQAX has been recognised as the Top 10 Digital Transportation Solutions Providers 2023 by Logistics Tech Outlook for its innovative IQAX Shipment Tracking API solution. The award highlights IQAX's commitment to overcoming challenges within the shipping and logistics industry and fostering a stronger and more sustainable global trade system.


June

•    On 6th June, OOCL welcomed its third 24,188 TEU vessel “OOCL Turkiye” at Nantong COSCO KHI Ship Engineering Co., Ltd. (NACKS) shipyard. OOCL invited Ms. Jane LIU, Chairwoman at SaiLun Group Co., Ltd. to name the new vessel at the ceremony.

•    OOCL introduced the new China Indonesia Service 2 (CIS2) to strengthen OOCL’s China to Indonesia service network. To supplement CIS, CIS2 could further enhance the network coverage between China, Indonesia and Philippines, providing customers with competitive and reliable shipment options.

•    OOIL was listed in S&P Global’s Sustainability Yearbook (China Edition) 2023 and has been awarded the ranking of   “Top 1% S&P Global ESG Score (Chinese Corporate)” in the transportation and infrastructure category, which means OOIL’s ESG score is within 1% of the industry's highest score. This was the first time that S&P Global has published a China edition of its Sustainability Yearbook, the inclusion in the S&P Global’s Sustainability Yearbook (China Edition) 2023 is clear and valuable recognition of OOIL’s outstanding performance in environmental, social, and governance practices and in ESG disclosures.


May

•    OOCL received the Award for Outstanding Performance in Port State Control (PSC) Inspection for the year of 2022 from the Hong Kong Marine Department on 2nd May. OOCL was proud to be receiving this award for the fifth time. It was an important recognition of the company’s capabilities in managing an outstanding international fleet, demonstrating the company’s commitment to achieving high standards as a quality carrier.

•    On 30th May, OOCL welcomed its second brand new 24,188 TEU vessel in a series of twelve. The mega containership was named as “OOCL Piraeus” by Ms. FANG Xue Yu, Executive Vice President of Hisense International Co., Ltd. and become the first of six 24,188 TEU vessels ordered by OOCL and to be delivered by Dalian COSCO KHI Ship Engineering Co., Ltd. (DACKS) shipyard. This series of green and smart mega vessels would provide OOCL with the advantages of economies of scale, energy efficiency and long-term navigational safety.


April

•    On 24th April, OOCL Logistics joined forces with OOCL to hold a signing ceremony of a new strategic partnership with Sailun Group Co. Ltd. (‘Sailun Group’). As part of the collaboration arrangements, OOCL Logistics offers an efficient package of International Supply Chain Management Service (ISCMS) solutions. With the support of OOCL Logistics’ proprietary system - PODIUM®, Sailun Group would be able to enhance its operational efficiency, while simultaneously improving its supply chain visibility and its control over shipments as they progress from multiple origins to ultimate destinations.  On the same day, OOCL also signed a strategic cooperation agreement with Sailun Group. Considering the nature of Sailun Group's global trade, OOCL teamed up with OOCL Logistics and jointly developed the Sailun Triangle Plan, aiming to reduce logistics cost and improve overall equipment effectiveness for Sailun Group.