Full steam ahead for shipping giant

China COSCO Shipping is expanding its global reach as part of the government's Belt and Road Initiative

Editor's note: In the run-up to the 19th CPC National Congress, China Daily will cover a series of reforms made by the government. In this edition, we take a look at the consolidation of the shipping industry.

China's largest shipping group is beefing up its operations to compete against global rivals as it pursues business opportunities thrown up by the Belt and Road Initiative.