Crude Oil & LNG Tanker Solutions
CS Tanker (China Shipping Tanker Company Limited) was established specifically for tanker transportation. From spot voyage charters to long-term LNG supply agreements, CS Tanker delivers end-to-end tanker services tailored to China's and the world's energy industry needs.
Six Core Service Lines
Crude Oil Transportation
CS Tanker operates a fleet of Very Large Crude Carriers (VLCCs) transporting crude oil from major production regions — including the Arabian Gulf, West Africa, and the North Sea — to refineries in China and across Asia. Crude tanker operations are the core of CS Tanker's dedicated mandate.
- Very Large Crude Carriers (VLCC)
- Arabian Gulf to China trade routes
- West Africa and North Sea loadings
- Long-term contracts with major oil companies
LNG Transportation
CS Tanker entered the LNG carrier segment through joint ventures established with Sinopec and PetroChina, cooperating with MOL to order 10 LNG vessels. CS Tanker controls 6 of these vessels, serving China's growing LNG import demand across key supply routes.
- Joint ventures with Sinopec and PetroChina
- Cooperation with MOL on vessel orders
- 6 LNG vessels controlled by CS Tanker
- Serving China's LNG import terminals
Voyage Charter
Single-voyage transportation of crude oil or LNG between specified load and discharge ports. CS Tanker handles all port costs, canal dues, and bunker expenses. Ideal for spot market requirements and one-off cargo movements on major international trade routes.
- Competitive spot market rates
- Flexible scheduling
- Full port cost coverage
- Real-time cargo tracking
Time Charter
Hire a CS Tanker vessel for a fixed period — from 6 months to 5 years. The charterer controls the commercial deployment while CS Tanker provides the vessel, crew, and technical management. Predictable costs and operational flexibility for long-term energy supply planning.
- Fixed daily hire rates
- Crew and technical management included
- Flexible deployment by charterer
- Terms from 6 months to 5 years
Contract of Affreightment (COA)
Long-term volume commitments for regular cargo movements on defined trade routes. CS Tanker guarantees vessel availability and consistent service quality across multiple voyages over the contract period. The preferred structure for major oil companies, national oil companies, and refineries.
- Guaranteed cargo liftings
- Volume-based pricing
- Dedicated vessel allocation
- Multi-year contract structures
Technical Management
Following the 2019 reform of CS Tanker's vessel management system, the Company provides comprehensive technical management services with a unified fleet operation framework. Our team of marine engineers and superintendents ensures vessels are maintained to the highest class and flag state standards.
- Unified fleet operation framework (since Feb 2019)
- Class and flag state compliance
- Dry-docking management
- Planned maintenance systems
Key Routes We Operate
Discuss Your Requirements
Our commercial team is ready to structure a solution that fits your cargo, route, and timeline.