Yangtze Navigation was founded by SINOTRANS & CSC in Shanghai and is now the second-largest specialised vessel operator in China. It operates as a dedicated subsidiary of China Merchants Group, focusing on dry bulk cargo.

China Merchants Group has maintained a strong presence in Australia for over 15 years through its liner business, Sinotrans Container Line, with Quay representing the Group’s businesses throughout this period.

As a ship owner, operator, and manager, Yangtze Navigation serves as a professional vessel operation platform for general cargo and PRC-related trade. The company owns a diverse fleet of around 50 vessels, including multipurpose ships, heavy lift vessels, log carriers, bulk carriers, and chemical tankers. With a combined transportation capacity of 2,000,000 DWT, the fleet features advanced technology, a well-balanced range of vessel types, and optimised DWT configurations.

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Yangtze Navigation offers a fortnightly service from China and Vietnam to both the East and West Coasts of Australia. Full and part charter inducements are also available.