Colorful Container
How big is it?
Length about 89 cm / 35.0 in, height about 20 cm. Drawn to scale; the model outline is a simplified shape.
Model details
- Construction
- Plank-on-frame, built by hand
- Condition
- Fully assembled, ready to display
- Display
- Wooden base with brass nameplate
- Collection
- Fishing Boats & Other Boat Models
- Item no.
- C135
Headquartered in China, COSCO Shipping ranks among the world's largest and most influential maritime conglomerates. Its origins align with the rapid global expansion of trade in the late 20th century, a period during which China rose as a major force in international logistics. Over time, COSCO has built an extensive fleet of container vessels, capable of transporting hundreds of thousands of TEU along major shipping routes connecting Asia, Europe, the Americas, and the Middle East. Container ships like those depicted in this model play a critical role in global commerce. Designed for maximum capacity, stability, and efficiency, these vessels carry enormous volumes of cargo while navigating intercontinental waters with precision. COSCO's fleet is renowned for its durability, cutting-edge engineering, and strict compliance with international maritime standards, ensuring smooth operations within the world's busiest ports and logistics networks. Today, COSCO Shipping stands as a symbol of modern global trade, linking economies and sustaining the flow of goods that support daily life across the globe. This model celebrates the company's pivotal contributions, embodying the essence of contemporary maritime engineering and the logistical power that keeps international commerce in motion.