Against the backdrop of persistently high newbuilding prices and prolonged construction cycles in the global shipping market, coupled with the continuous implementation of international maritime environmental regulations, global shipowners are gradually shifting their procurement strategies toward quality second-hand tonnage. Benefiting from abundant domestic vessel stock, a complete ship repair & conversion industrial chain and mature foreign trade support, China’s second-hand vessel export business maintains steady growth. Exported vessel types include bulk carriers, oil & chemical tankers, container ships, multi-purpose vessels, tugs, barges, fishing vessels and offshore engineering vessels, serving shipping and marine engineering clients across Southeast Asia, Africa, Latin America and other regions.

1. Abundant Vessel Inventory with Wide Selection China boasts a large stock of coastal and ocean-going vessels covering a full spectrum of ship types, ranging from large dry cargo carriers, product tankers and container ships to port tugs, deck barges, dredgers and specialized offshore fishing vessels. Vessels of varying deadweight tonnage, age and navigation class are available for overseas buyers to select according to their needs, catering to diversified operational demands including logistics transportation, port operations, fisheries and offshore projects.
2. High Cost-performance and Controllable Capital Expenditure Compared with new ships, second-hand vessels feature lower procurement costs and much shorter delivery lead times. Vessels built by domestic shipyards have robust hull structures. A large number of moderately-aged vessels can meet basic international navigation requirements after docking surveys, thickness gauging and equipment overhaul. This enables overseas shipowners to start operations rapidly, cut substantial upfront capital investment and accelerate capital recovery.
3. Complete Industrial Chain for Vessel Retrofit & Survey, One-stop Compliance Upgrade for International Rules Numerous shipyards and marine equipment manufacturers are located along China’s coastline. Vessel overhaul and modification works can be carried out in accordance with IMO conventions, including installation of ballast water management systems, CII carbon intensity optimization, fire system upgrading, hull thickness measurement and ultrasonic testing. CCS classification surveys and condition assessments are available to support flag change and technical documentation compilation, helping vessels satisfy international navigation compliance requirements in one go.
4. Mature Port Foreign Trade System and Full-spectrum Cross-border Delivery Capacity Multiple coastal ports in China support the export of second-hand vessels as whole cargo with well-established customs clearance procedures. Trading service providers can deliver full-set transaction risk control services: vessel title due diligence, mortgage clearance, compilation of complete Q88 documents, deregistration of Chinese registry, export customs declaration and arrangement of ocean towage, resolving legal, documentary and logistics risks in cross-border transactions.
5. Stable Spare Parts Supply Chain and Convenient After-sales Maintenance China has a sound marine spare parts industry covering main engines, auxiliary engines, pumps, valves and deck machinery with abundant resources for ship repair and maintenance. After purchasing Chinese second-hand vessels, overseas shipowners can easily source spare parts and arrange vessel repairs with controllable operational costs. Supplementary services such as vessel inspection, technical evaluation and crew technical guidance are also available.
6. Extensive Foreign Trade Service Network to Meet Market Demands Worldwide Many Chinese marine foreign trade enterprises have established branches across the country with import & export rights. They are familiar with ship registration rules, maritime regulations and foreign exchange settlement practices of different countries, and can provide customized transaction solutions for shipowners in countries along the Belt and Road and other emerging markets worldwide.

China Winner Shipping Holdings Limited was founded in Hong Kong in 2008 and maintains an office in Shandong. It is a well-established second-hand ship trading enterprise. The company mainly engages in import and export of various ships, marine equipment and spare parts. We provide overseas clients with one-stop services including evaluation, trading, inspection & retrofit and export of second-hand vessels such as bulk carriers, oil tankers, container ships, tugs, engineering vessels and fishing vessels.