COSCO SHIPPING North America Named AgTC’s 2026 Recognized Ocean Carrier

COSCO SHIPPING North America has been named a 2026 Recognized Ocean Carrier by the Agriculture Transportation Coalition (AgTC). The award marks the first time the carrier has received this distinction and reflects recognition from the U.S. agricultural export community for its service quality, customer support, and contributions to maintaining a reliable agricultural supply chain.

A Recognition Built on Customer Trust

AgTC’s carrier evaluation program is based on direct feedback from U.S. agricultural exporters. It is widely regarded as one of the industry's most credible benchmarks for assessing ocean carriers across several key performance areas, including:

●    Container availability

●    Vessel space allocation and booking capacity

●    Documentation accuracy

●    Customer service quality and responsiveness

●    Operational reliability

Being included among AgTC’s recognized carriers reflects the trust that customers and industry partners place in COSCO SHIPPING North America, while also highlighting the company’s ongoing efforts to enhance service quality and operational performance.

Commenting on the recognition, Gu Quanlin, Executive Vice President of COSCO SHIPPING North America, said: “We are honored to receive this recognition from AgTC and its members because it reflects the direct experience and trust of U.S. agriculture shippers.”

He also emphasized the critical role transportation partners play in supporting U.S. agricultural exports: “American exporters depend on reliable transportation partners to reach global markets, and we are committed to supporting them through strong service, responsive communication, and continued investment in operational excellence. We also greatly value our ongoing dialogue with industry associations such as Agriculture Transportation Coalition, which helps strengthen information sharing, improve communication across the supply chain, and support the evolving needs of U.S. exporters.”

More Than Half a Century of Commitment to the North American Market

COSCO SHIPPING North America has maintained a presence in the United States for more than 50 years and currently provides logistics services to nearly 2,000 customers. Through its extensive North American network and close collaboration with seaports, rail operators, and inland transportation partners, the company plays an important role in supporting U.S. agricultural exports to markets around the world.

In recent years, COSCO SHIPPING North America has continuously enhanced its service offering by optimizing operational coordination, strengthening customer engagement, and expanding cooperation with stakeholders across the supply chain. The company has also invested in solutions that improve cargo visibility and operational transparency, helping to increase service reliability and enable exporters to respond more effectively to fluctuations in the global logistics market.

Founded in 1987, Agriculture Transportation Coalition is a non-profit organization representing the U.S. agricultural export community. Through its annual survey program, AgTC collects direct feedback from shippers to evaluate the service quality and reliability of ocean carriers serving the U.S. agricultural export market.

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Source: Phaata.com (According to Ajot)

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