DALIAN, China/TOKYO -- China's state-owned shipping giant COSCO Group will spend $4.9 billion to expand its fleet in a renewed quest to become the biggest marine transporter on the planet.
Ambitious expansion plan faces risk of industrywide capacity glut

COSCO Group is set to expand its carrying capacity by 20%, a move echoed by several competitors. (Photo courtesy of COSCO Group)
DALIAN, China/TOKYO -- China's state-owned shipping giant COSCO Group will spend $4.9 billion to expand its fleet in a renewed quest to become the biggest marine transporter on the planet.