CSSC Secures Historic 87-Vessel Order from COSCO in Landmark Deal
China State Shipbuilding Corporation (CSSC) and COSCO Shipping signed an unprecedented RMB 50 billion deal to construct 87 new ships on December 8, 2025 - representing one of the largest domestic shipbuilding contracts ever in Chinese history and cementing their shipbuilding dominance amid plans for advanced cruise and nuclear-powered ships to rival Marintec China's offerings.