BEIJING, April 27 (Xinhua) -- In Qingdao, China's eastern port city that is also home to a major shipbuilding base, CSSC Engine Co., Ltd. has recently delivered the country's first ammonia-fueled low-speed marine engine, marking a breakthrough in the zero-carbon marine propulsion field.
CSSC Engine has formed partnerships with over 130 firms from countries and regions, including Japan, the Republic of Korea, Switzerland, Germany and Italy, integrating advanced technologies and high-quality components to develop LNG-, methanol- and ammonia-powered engines for commercial vessels.
Technological coordination with partners across the supply chain has enabled high-standard production and delivery, helping lure more orders from global clients, said Chen Yifang, deputy general manager of the industrial chain leader in low-speed marine engines.
Manufacturers like CSSC Engine underpin China's role in global supply chains. China is reinforcing its position as a key hub in global supply chains as it upgrades from a traditional manufacturing powerhouse and deepens integration with international industrial networks, helping safeguard the stability of the global supply chain. (....)