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.

VLCC
Crude Oil Tankers
LNG
Gas Carriers
Est. 2013
Founded in Shanghai
COSCO
Wholly-Owned Subsidiary

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.

COSCO Shipping Energy crude oil tanker navigating open sea, industrial maritime shipping

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.

VLCC
Crude Oil Tankers
Very Large Crude Carriers
LNG
Gas Carriers
Joint ventures with Sinopec & PetroChina
Est. 2013
Founded in Shanghai
Wholly-owned subsidiary of COSCO
100%
Tanker Focused
Dedicated tanker transportation

"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."

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.

30
Crude Tankers
VLCC / Suezmax / Aframax
20
LNG Carriers
Membrane & Moss
25
Product Tankers
MR & LR1/LR2
17
Coal Carriers
Capesize & Panamax
17
Chemical Tankers
IMO II/III

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

We respond within 24 hours.