The story of the COSCO Shipping Universe
Completed in June 2018, the COSCO Shipping Universe was, at the time, one of the largest container ships ever built domestically in China, part of the Universe-class that marked COSCO's push to build ultra-large vessels at home rather than relying solely on Korean and Japanese yards. It has since settled into regular service without major incident, and its eight-year verified emissions record is one of the more complete in this comparison set.
Frequently asked questions
Why is the COSCO Shipping Universe notable?
Completed in 2018, it was one of the largest container ships ever built in a Chinese shipyard, part of COSCO's push to construct ultra-large vessels domestically.
How long has the COSCO Shipping Universe reported emissions data?
It has reported under the EU MRV regulation every year since the scheme began in 2018, giving a full multi-year efficiency trend.
Where does this emissions data come from?
All figures are official verified data reported under the EU Monitoring, Reporting and Verification (MRV) regulation and published by the European Maritime Safety Agency (EMSA).