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Press Release: Shell Marine secures huge lubricant contract from Cosco Shipping

Press release: Shell Marine has recently been awarded a huge contract from Cosco Shipping, the company’s largest marine lubricants order in 2017.

This order will include the full range of marine lubricants and technical services for seven out of Cosco Shipping’s 10 new generation Ultra Large Container Carriers with capacities of approximately 20,000 TEUs each, ordered in 2015 and due to be in service from 2018-2019.

Shell Marine has supplied marine lubricants and services to over 140 COSCO SHIPPING vessels since 2004.

Jan Toschka, Shell Marine Executive Director, said, “Securing this major contract for ships that play a leading role in delivering Chinese exports on the just-in-time basis required at this scale demonstrates owner preferences for proven lubricant performance, supported by a global logistics network and comprehensive technical services.”

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