Sinacoms

Sinacoms Shipping Co., Ltd., commonly referred to as Sinacoms, is a Chinese shipping and logistics company headquartered in Shanghai, China. The company was founded in 2005 as part of the China South Sea Operations Group, a state-owned enterprise, and formally incorporated in 2008. Its name reflects its origins: "Sina" indicating China and "Coms" standing for Cargo Operations Management Services.

Sinacoms operates primarily in container shipping, offering both one‑call and charter services across trans‑pacific, trans‑atlantic, and short‑haul markets. The fleet consists of around 30 container vessels, ranging from 5,000 to 16,000 TEU (twenty‑foot equivalent units). In addition to its own vessels, Sinacoms leases and syndicates ships from other carriers to meet fluctuating demand. The company’s network covers major ports in China, the United States, Japan, South Korea, Southeast Asia, and Europe, enabling efficient supply‑chain solutions for both manufacturing and consumer goods.

Logistics services are complemented by warehousing, inland transportation, and freight forwarding. The company maintains large bonded warehouses in Shanghai and Guangzhou, and operates an online shipment tracking platform for real‑time visibility. In 2019 Sinacoms expanded into digital logistics by partnering with a fintech firm to provide blockchain‑based cargo documentation, aiming to reduce paperwork and enhance security.

Sinacoms has received several industry awards, including the China Maritime Industry Award for “Best Container Shipping Company” in 2020 and the “Green Shipping Initiative” recognition in 2022 for its efforts to reduce emissions through optimized routing and fuel management. The company’s financials are reported on the Shanghai Stock Exchange under the ticker 601001, and while it remains majority state‑owned, it has attracted private investment to broaden its global footprint.