Guangzhou Halcyon Hydraulic has reached a strategic cooperation with Guangzhou COSCO Shipping Ship Engineering.

Guangzhou Halcyon Hydraulic has reached a strategic cooperation with Guangzhou COSCO Shipping Ship Engineering.

One is a giant in ship engineering services, and the other is a leader in hydraulic technology. The collaboration between the two Guangzhou-based enterprises is expected to create new ripples in China's shipbuilding industry.

Recently, Guangzhou Huaxin Hydraulic Technology Co., Ltd. and Guangzhou COSCO Shipping Ship Engineering Co., Ltd. officially signed a strategic cooperation agreement, jointly announcing in-depth cooperation in areas such as the research and development and maintenance services of ship hydraulic systems.

This cooperation is regarded as a powerful alliance between a professional technical service company and a high-end equipment manufacturing enterprise, and is expected to enhance the collaborative efficiency and technological innovation capabilities of the shipbuilding industry chain in Guangzhou.

Foundation of Cooperation: Complementary Advantages Build a Win-Win Pattern

Guangzhou COSCO Shipping Ship Engineering Co., Ltd., as a subsidiary of COSCO Shipping Group, was established in 1999 with a registered capital of 35.1 million yuan and has been deeply engaged in the field of ship engineering for over two decades.

The company's business scope covers the entire industrial chain services including the manufacturing of marine equipment, ship modification, shipbuilding, metal shipbuilding, manufacturing of ship automation systems and ship repair.

Guangzhou Huaxin Hydraulic Technology Co., Ltd. was established in 2004. It is a national high-tech enterprise and a specialized, refined, distinctive and innovative enterprise in Guangdong Province in the field of hydraulic technology.

The company focuses on the research and development, design and manufacturing of high-pressure plunger pumps, motors and hydraulic systems, and holds 5 invention patents and 35 utility model patents.

Technical Synergy: Application of Hydraulic Technology in Marine and Shipbuilding Industries

Halcyon Hydraulic has accumulated profound experience in the field of hydraulic technology. Its R&D team originated from the aviation system and has participated in the research and design of high-pressure piston pumps for aircraft .

The company has extensive experience in the improvement and repair of mechanical and hydraulic systems for shield machines, mining, and ships. It is the only designated hydraulic maintenance partner of MacGregor, the world's largest manufacturer of marine terminal machinery, in China.

Halcyon Hydraulic has participated in the maintenance and technical transformation of the 998 frigate and 887 supply ship of the South Sea Fleet, as well as the hydraulic system repair project of the South China Sea No. 9 drilling platform, demonstrating its technical strength in the field of marine hydraulics.

Industry Background: The Innovation Wave in the Global Shipping Industry

This cooperation comes at a crucial time when the global shipping industry is accelerating its digital and intelligent transformation as well as its shift towards green and low-carbon development.

In March 2025, COSCO SHIPPING Specialized Carriers held a global partners' conference in Guangzhou, attracting over 1,200 representatives from all along the global specialized transportation industry chain to discuss the future development trends of the shipping industry.

At the conference, Zhu Bixin, the general manager of COSCO Shipping Group, emphasized that as the "lifeline" of global trade, the shipping industry bears the historical mission of connecting civilizations and linking the world. Now, it must forge new engines and chart new courses in the face of the century's changing landscape and industrial transformation.

Meanwhile, news emerged from the China-Brazil Shipbuilding Industry Strategic Forum that Chinese enterprises such as COSCO Shipping are deeply involved in the revival of Brazil's shipbuilding industry, which offers new market opportunities for Chinese shipbuilding component enterprises.

Future Outlook: Jointly Building a New High Ground for Ship Hydraulic Services

According to the agreement, both parties will integrate Guangzhou COSCO Shipping Ship Engineering's resources in the ship engineering market and Huaxin Hydraulic's professional advantages in the field of hydraulic technology to jointly explore the market for ship hydraulic systems.

The cooperation covers multiple aspects including technology research and development, market expansion and after-sales service, aiming to build a full life-cycle service capability for ship hydraulic systems from design, manufacturing to maintenance.

This cooperation is expected to enhance the integrity of the industrial chain of Guangzhou as an important shipbuilding base in China and boost the comprehensive competitiveness of the shipbuilding industry in South China.

The industrial chain of shipbuilding in Guangzhou is quietly taking shape.

From the COSCO SHIPPING Global Partners Conference in March to the strategic collaboration between the two enterprises this time, the industrial synergy effect of Guangzhou as an important shipbuilding base in China has become increasingly evident.

As shipbuilding technology continues to evolve towards intelligence and green development, such cooperation models along the upstream and downstream of the industrial chain may provide new impetus for the transformation and upgrading of China's shipbuilding industry.