Milestones - 2025
November
On November 17, OOCL received the “Hong Kong Sustainability Award" in the large organization category at the Hong Kong Management Association (HKMA) 65th Anniversary Dinner cum 2025 Sustainability Award Presentation Ceremony.
September
OOCL was named the “Best Green Shipping Line" at the 2025 Asian Freight, Logistics and Supply Chain (AFLAS) Awards held on September 3 in Hong Kong. This is the third time OOCL received this award, demonstrating the market recognition of OOCL's efforts and resolute commitment to achieving environmental excellence and sustainability.
August
OOCL received the following three awards at the “2025 Joint Luncheon cum Award Presentation Ceremony" jointly organized by the Hong Kong Marine Department and the Hong Kong Shipowners Association (HKSOA) on August 29:
- Hong Kong Shipping Registry (HKSR) 35th Anniversary Longstanding Partnership Award
- Award for outstanding performance in Port State Control (PSC) for the year of 2024
- Award for Company Recruiting the Most Hong Kong Sea-going Cadets in 2024
On August 21, OOIL announced its interim results with a profit attributable to equity holders of US$954 million for the six-month period ended June 30, 2025.
On August 15, OOCL marked another milestone in its fleet growth with the naming of the OOCL Kapok, the company's eighth 16,828 TEU container vessel. The ceremony was held at the Nantong COSCO KHI Ship Engineering Co., Ltd. (“NACKS") shipyard, further strengthening OOCL's capacity to meet the demand of global trade.
On August 11, OOCL launched a new service Transpacific Latin Pacific 8 (TLP8), in our Asia–Latin America network to strengthen the comprehensive port coverage in the regions. In addition to OOCL's existing loops TLP1 / 2 / 5 / 6, the new service will offer direct connections between China and Mexico, with a competitive transit time of 16 and 20 days from Qingdao to Ensenada and Manzanillo respectively.
On August 8, the naming ceremony for OOCL's seventh 16,828 TEU container vessel, the “OOCL Lilac," took place at the Dalian COSCO KHI Ship Engineering Co., Ltd. (“DACKS") shipyard, marking another milestone in the Company's fleet expansion and commitment to sustainable shipping.
July
On July 11, OOCL and Chimbusco Pan Nation (CPN) achieved a groundbreaking milestone in sustainable marine fuel supply with successful delivery of B30-Marine Gasoil (B30-MGO) in Hong Kong. This marks the first-ever delivery of this fuel blend, which consists of 30% biodiesel and 70% Marine Gasoil (MGO), to OOCL in the region, contributing to reduced carbon emissions and enhanced sustainability.
OOCL has been named to CDP's Supplier Engagement Assessment (SEA) A-List for the 2024 disclosure cycle. This marks the first time OOCL has been honored with this prestigious global ESG recognition, highlighting the Company's outstanding performance in sustainable supply chain management.
June
OOCL was honored with the “2025 Recognized Ocean Carrier Award" at the Agriculture Transportation Coalition (AgTC) Annual Meeting held from June 16–19, in Tacoma, Washington. OOCL was also recognized as one of the four top carriers voted by members of the coalition. These prestigious recognitions celebrate OOCL's unwavering commitment to providing reliable, efficient, and sustainable ocean transport solutions tailored for the agricultural community.
FreightSmart launched several automated recommendation features driven by artificial intelligence (AI) to enhance customer experience. One of the features is “Recommended for You," which leverages AI-driven recommendation engine to analyze customer data and market dynamics to suggest products most suitable for the customer.
May
On May 7, OOCL, in collaboration with Chimbusco Pan Nation Petro-Chemical Co Ltd (CPN), completed Hong Kong's first B30 marine biofuel bunkering operation, supplying ISCC-EU Certified B30 marine biofuel to a containership operated by OOCL. The B30 blend, comprising 30% biodiesel, further reduced carbon emissions compared to B24 biofuel, advancing sustainable maritime operations.
March
Smart Combo was launched on FreightSamrt on March 24. This strategic product features curated bundled deals that combine core shipping solutions with additional services, empowering customers with greater flexibility, cost savings, and convenience.
On March 14, OOCL received the accolade of being named one of the Top 10 Shipping Lines for 2024 in the Flagship Elite Award organized by Manila International Container Terminal (MICT).
On March 13, OOIL announced a profit attributable to equity holders of US$2,577 million for 2024.
January
OOCL launched the brand-new OOCL Mobile App. This app was completely overhauled with innovative features that empower customers to manage their shipments seamlessly, anytime, anywhere, in a secure way, with just a few taps on their devices.
On January 12, OOCL and its OCEAN Alliance partners announced the Day 9 products with port rotation refinements and new services, aiming to provide world-class shipping solutions to customers.
On January 11, OOCL celebrated the naming of its third brand new 16,828 TEU container vessel “OOCL Sunflower" at Dalian COSCO KHI Ship Engineering Co., Ltd. . This series of latest eco-friendly vessels incorporates cutting-edge technology that delivers exceptional intelligence, superior environmental performance, and outstanding operational efficiency.
