CS Tanker
Dedicated Tanker Carrier
Across Every Ocean
Established in Shanghai in November 2013, CS Tanker (China Shipping Tanker Company Limited) is a wholly-owned subsidiary of China COSCO Shipping Corporation Limited, purpose-built to operate crude oil tankers and LNG carriers connecting China's energy supply chains to the world's major production regions.
A Global Fleet
Operating across all major international trade routes and terminals
Safety First
Meeting and exceeding all international maritime safety standards
Operational Excellence
Consistent performance driven by experienced maritime professionals
Sustainable Growth
Long-term partnerships built on trust, transparency and shared values
China's Dedicated Tanker Transportation Company
CS Tanker (China Shipping Tanker Company Limited) is headquartered in Shanghai and was established in November 2013 as a wholly-owned subsidiary of China COSCO Shipping Corporation Limited, specifically to handle tanker transportation. CS Tanker operates crude oil tankers and LNG carriers serving China's energy supply chains.
CS Tanker was purpose-built as the dedicated tanker arm of the COSCO Shipping group. With a unified fleet operation framework implemented in 2019, CS Tanker delivers centralised and optimised allocation of resources — ensuring safe, reliable, and efficient energy transportation across the world's major trade routes.
Our Identity
CS Tanker (China Shipping Tanker Company Limited) was established in Shanghai in November 2013 as a wholly-owned subsidiary of China COSCO Shipping Corporation Limited, specifically created to handle tanker transportation.
Tanker Specialists
CS Tanker operates a dedicated fleet of Very Large Crude Carriers (VLCCs) and LNG carriers, serving China's national energy security needs across the Arabian Gulf, West Africa, and North Sea trade routes.
LNG Leadership
Through joint ventures with Sinopec and PetroChina, cooperating with MOL, CS Tanker controls 6 LNG vessels ordered across 2011 and 2013 — serving China's growing LNG import demand.
COSCO Group Backing
As a wholly-owned subsidiary of China COSCO Shipping Corporation Limited — one of the world's largest shipping conglomerates — CS Tanker benefits from group-wide resources, expertise, and strategic direction.
One Company. One Mission.
From VLCC crude carriers crossing the Arabian Gulf to LNG tankers serving China's growing energy demand — every vessel in the CS Tanker fleet operates with a single purpose: delivering energy reliably, safely, and on time, in service of China's national energy security.
"CS Tanker was established as a wholly-owned subsidiary of China COSCO Shipping Corporation Limited, specifically to handle tanker transportation — bringing dedicated expertise and focused operations to China's energy shipping needs."
CS Tanker — China Shipping Tanker Company Limited
A Diversified Fleet Built for Global Trade
109 owned vessels — crude tankers, LNG carriers, product tankers, coal carriers, and chemical tankers — each maintained to the highest class standards under COSCO Shipping management.
CS Adriatic
320,000 DWT · Built 2018
CS Pacific Star
318,000 DWT · Built 2019
CS Atlantic
310,000 DWT · Built 2020
CS Nordic
298,000 DWT · Built 2017
CS Arabian
315,000 DWT · Built 2021
CS Indian
280,000 DWT · Built 2016
CS Caspian
325,000 DWT · Built 2022
CS Baltic
305,000 DWT · Built 2019
Let's Build a Long-Term Partnership
CS Tanker is currently available for new charter arrangements and long-term contracts. Reach out to our commercial team to discuss your requirements.
Head Office
COSCO Shipping Plaza, 700 Pudian Road, Pudong, Shanghai 200122, China
Commercial Enquiries
chartering@cstanker.com
Operations 24/7
+86 21 3816 8000
Shanghai, China