Now, facing the increase in ocean freight, many people think COSCO and other shipping company are the root reason. However, after discussing with the representatives of COSCO South China headquarters, I am so surprised to find that it was freight forwarder who raised the price.

Table of Contents

Who is COSCO?
Does COSCO have a agent/dealer?
If the freight forwarder raises the price, why doesn’t COSCO restrict them?
Why can ship owners increase freight rates at will, and increase freight rates to sky-high prices?
Can we get the owner’s price by booking directly with COSCO?
How to book directly with COSCO?

Who is COSCO?

Answer: COSCO SHIPPING Lines is mainly engaged in international maritime container transport services and related businesses.

Does COSCO have a agent/dealer?

Answer: No, COSCO does not have a “exclusive agent” or other agents.

COSCO is an open platform. Anyone can consult, book and feedback through COSCO’s public official account, website, and 400 hotline. (COSCO contact info listed at bottom)

COSCO treats all customers equally. Whether it is a large freight forwarding company, a small factory, or even a self-employed person, you can contact COSCO to book the space by yourself.

This system supports a wide range of businesses including commercial gym equipment manufacturers who frequently arrange container shipments without going through agents.

At YR Fitness, we routinely help our clients from North America, Europe, and Asia align with the correct regional support. Talk to us for practical help in shipping your commercial equipment.

If the freight forwarder raises the price, why doesn’t COSCO restrict them?

Answer: The freight forwarder is also regarded as the customer of COSCO.

From the view of COSCO, freight forwarders, like factories and foreign trade companies, are all COSCO customers. The only difference is that the factory and foreign trade companies book the space for themselves, and the freight forwarder will resell the space.

COSCO and freight forwarder are only the relationship of carrier and principal, so COSCO has no supervisory right over freight forwarder. So COSCO can not restrict them.

YR Fitness regularly ships large volumes and has experience managing direct logistics without middlemen. Talk to us to streamline your process and avoid unnecessary freight markups.

Why can ship owners increase freight rates at will, and increase freight rates to sky-high prices?

Answer: It is impossible for any ship owner to do so. Freight rates are regulated, especially by COSCO.

Since it’s a state-owned enterprise, so COSCO has to take more social responsibility than foreign shipping companies and control more tightly on the price.

If the factory is contracted directly with COSCO, the price is strictly regulated and controlled, and not so high actually.

At YR Fitness, we help global gym owners plan shipments efficiently to avoid inflated pricing. Reach us if you want pricing clarity and stable freight support.

Can we get the owner’s price by booking directly with COSCO?

Answer: Yes

Any legal commercial entity, even if it has never directly cooperated with COSCO before, can directly contact COSCO to book a warehouse and entrust a carrier. Check a trusted multi-gym equipment manufacturer for related logistics insights.

COSCO has an open and transparent price system, and will have some relief policies for small and medium-sized enterprises based on national macro policies.

We’ve helped many gym owners around the world reduce unnecessary costs by guiding them through this exact process. Contact us to get the most out of your shipping budget.

How to book directly with COSCO?

Answer: Through the official website of COSCO

You can submit an inquiry application online and leave a message online through the official website.

You can also send an inquiry/booking email to the email address in your region.

Below is the official website of each country:

Website: www.coscon.com

Brazil: https://world.lines.coscoshipping.com/brazil/en/home

Canada: https://world.lines.coscoshipping.com/canada/en/home

Mexico: https://world.lines.coscoshipping.com/mexico/en/home

North America: https://world.lines.coscoshipping.com/na/en/home

Panama: https://world.lines.coscoshipping.com/panama/en/home

Belgium: https://world.lines.coscoshipping.com/belgium/EN/home

Central Europe: https://world.lines.coscoshipping.com/ce/en/home

Europe Company: https://world.lines.coscoshipping.com/europe/en/home

Finland: https://world.lines.coscoshipping.com/finland/en/home

France: https://world.lines.coscoshipping.com/france/en/home

Germany: https://world.lines.coscoshipping.com/germany/en/home

Greece: https://world.lines.coscoshipping.com/greece/en/home

Israel: https://world.lines.coscoshipping.com/israel/en/home

Italy: https://world.lines.coscoshipping.com/italy/en/home

Netherlands: https://world.lines.coscoshipping.com/netherlands/en/home

Northern Europe: https://world.lines.coscoshipping.com/nordic/en/home

Poland: https://world.lines.coscoshipping.com/poland/en/home

Romania: https://world.lines.coscoshipping.com/romania/en/home

Spain/Portugal: https://world.lines.coscoshipping.com/spain/es/home

Russia: https://world.lines.coscoshipping.com/russia/en/home

Egypt: https://world.lines.coscoshipping.com/egypt/en/home

Mauritania: https://world.lines.coscoshipping.com/spain/es/home

Australia: https://world.lines.coscoshipping.com/australia/en/home

New Zealand: https://world.lines.coscoshipping.com/newzealand/en/home

New Golden Sea: https://world.lines.coscoshipping.com/NGS/cn/home

India: https://world.lines.coscoshipping.com/india/en/home

Indonesia: https://world.lines.coscoshipping.com/indonesia/en/home

Japan: https://world.lines.coscoshipping.com/japan/jp/home

Korea: https://world.lines.coscoshipping.com/korea/kr/home

Malaysia: https://world.lines.coscoshipping.com/malaysia/en/home

Pakistan: https://world.lines.coscoshipping.com/pakistan/en/home

Philippines: https://world.lines.coscoshipping.com/philippines/en/home

Sigapore: https://world.lines.coscoshipping.com/singapore/en/home

Thailand: https://world.lines.coscoshipping.com/thailand/en/home

Vietnam: https://world.lines.coscoshipping.com/vietnam/en/home

COSCO SHIPPING LINES Sales Email:

Dalian	[email protected]
Tianjin	[email protected]
Qingdao	[email protected]
Shanghai	[email protected]
Ningbo	[email protected]
Wuhan	[email protected]
Xiamen	[email protected]
South China	[email protected]
Hainan	[email protected]
United States	[email protected]
Canada	[email protected]
Brazil	[email protected]
Argentina	[email protected]
Chile	[email protected]
Peru	[email protected]
Uruguay	[email protected]
Ecuador	[email protected]
Colombia	[email protected]
Mexico	[email protected]
Panama	[email protected]
Honduras	[email protected]
Dominica	[email protected]
Nicaragua	[email protected]
Venezuela	[email protected]
Salvador	[email protected]
Guatemala	[email protected]
Germany	[email protected]
United Kingdom	[email protected]
France	[email protected]
Spain	[email protected]
Belgium	[email protected]
Netherlands	[email protected]
Italy	[email protected]
Central Europe	[email protected]
Ukraine	[email protected]
Slovenia	[email protected]
Turkey	[email protected]
Greece	[email protected]
Israel	[email protected]
Australia	[email protected]
New Zealand	[email protected]
Japan	[email protected]
South Korea	[email protected]
Taiwan	[email protected]
Singpore	[email protected]
Philippines	[email protected]
Vietnam	[email protected]
Malaysia	[email protected]
Pasir Gudang	[email protected]
Indonesia	[email protected]
Myanmar	[email protected]
Thailand	[email protected]
Sri Lanka	[email protected]
Pakistan	[email protected]
Bangladesh	[email protected]
UAE	[email protected]
Saudi Arabia	[email protected]
Oman	[email protected]
Bahrain	[email protected]
Iran	[email protected]
Qatar	[email protected]
Kuwait	[email protected]
Jordan	[email protected]
Syria	[email protected]
Yemen	[email protected]
Djibouti	[email protected]
Lebanon	[email protected]
South Africa	[email protected]
Nigeria	[email protected]
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Benin	[email protected]
Togo	[email protected]
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Kenya	[email protected]
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At YR Fitness, we’ve simplified this step for our global clients so they can focus on running their gyms while we handle the shipping end. Get in touch to learn how we can help.