Recently,

the finals of the first

China Equipment Maintenance and Renovation Innovation Achievement Competition

concluded successfully in Tangshan, Hebei.

Among a multitude of competitors,

four container manufacturing plants of

Shanghai Dong Fang International, a subsidiary of COSCO SHIPPING Development,

distinguished themselves with their robust technical prowess and exceptional on - site performance, earning respective honors.

Grand Prize

Lianyungang Container Factory

"Intelligent Upgrade and Innovation Practice in Container Manufacturing" Project

Forging a New Paradigm for Smart Factories

The "Intelligent Upgrade and Innovative Practice in Container Manufacturing" project at Lianyungang Container Factory is anchored in the core concept of "self- reliance in core technologies + full - process digitalization." It has established an intelligent manufacturing system that seamlessly integrates intelligent decision-making, lean management, and green safety. Empowered by AI and big data for scientific decision-making, the factory has adopted the TnPM management model to boost overall equipment efficiency, ensuring stable VOCs emissions within national standards. By actively adhering to green manufacturing principles, it has set a new industry benchmark for intelligent and sustainable development.

First Prize

Qidong Container Factory

"All-Scenario Intelligent Integrated Equipment for Energy Storage Container Packs" Project

Solving the Challenges of Energy Storage Integration

The "All-Scenario Intelligent Integrated Equipment for Energy Storage Container Packs" project by Qidong Container Factory addresses key pain points in the energy storage container sector, including sluggish battery installation efficiency, subpar compatibility, and significant safety hazards. Through the innovative implementation of a collaborative "mechanical structure - error prevention - correction - software algorithm" framework, it achieves fully automated processes and high-precision operations. At present, the project has progressed to the patent - deployment stage and is poised to drive the intelligent upgrade of the global energy storage industry via international certification and algorithm iteration.

Second Prize

Qingdao Container Factory

"Binocular 3D Vision + Multi-axis Robotic Arm" Intelligent Feeding System

Unmanned Production Line Revolutionizes T Flooring Manufacturing

Qingdao Container Factory developed the "Binocular 3D Vision + Multi-axis Robotic Arm" intelligent feeding system, which effectively tackles issues like intense labor and safety hazards associated with manual feeding of T - floor panels for refrigerated containers. This system enables fully unmanned operations, encompassing unpacking, flipping, and welding tasks, significantly reducing manpower requirements and operational risks in high-risk positions, thereby advancing production models toward flexibility and automation.

Third Prize

Jinzhou Container Factory

"Intelligent Drying System for Water-Based Container Coatings"

A Leap in in Low-Temperature Drying Technology Revolutionizes Northern Coating Applications

The "Container Water-Based Paint Intelligent Drying System" innovation proposal by Jinzhou Container Factory introduces a "Temperature-Humidity-Airflow" tri-factor collaborative regulation solution. By optimizing duct layout and enhancing fan power, it substantially enhances drying efficiency in cold winter conditions, shifting coating processes from passive adaptation to active precision control. This technological solution holds cross-regional promotion value, offering a new pathway for the industry's green transformation.

The competition outcomes fully demonstrate the profound expertise and leading capabilities of COSCO SHIPPING Development's container factories in equipment maintenance, renovation, and intelligent manufacturing. They drive the transition in equipment operations from "reactive fixes" to "predictive upkeep," and transform production workflows from "manual operations" to "intelligent collaboration." The company keeps speeding up the development of a full-chain intelligent manufacturing ecosystem covering process optimization, green production, and smart management. By advancing high-end equipment technology, intelligent production methods, and a green manufacturing system, it consistently fuels high-quality development.