COSCO Shipping Lines has officially inaugurated its CPV (China–Pacific–Vancouver) service, marking a major milestone in trade connectivity between Asia and North America. The service kicked off on January 23 with the departure of the COSCO Santos (261.1 meters) from Yangpu International Container Terminal, carrying a mix of seafood, chemical products, and transshipment cargo destined for Seattle.
The new service is the first Far East–Northwest USA/Canada route operated from Yangpu Port within the Hainan Free Trade Port. It offers direct connections to Seattle and Vancouver, with multimodal access to inland US and Canadian markets.
The CPV service cuts transit times by 7–10 days and lowers logistics costs for exporters. It expands shipping options from Southeast Asia, enhances supply chain resilience, and supports trade in agricultural, industrial, and consumer goods.