CIMC was founded in 1980 and listed on the Shenzhen Stock Exchange in 1994 and is the world's leading manufacturer of a complete range of shipping containers, produced in 22 factories located in 11 cities in China. More than 10 container service companies are held by the Group, which are located in 7 main the coastal ports.
Other products include; airport air bridges and ancillary equipment, road transport equipment for freight handling and distribution, and container and road transport tank equipment for liquid and gas bulk handling. This equipment range is predominantly produced in China in over 20 factories. The company's engineering capability, its research and development and testing personnel and facilities are managed within China and other global centers.
Recently, the company has expanded into marine equipment fabrication by investment to hold 29.9% of Yantai Raffles Shipyard, which is involved in offshore oil exploration drilling rig and related equipment fabrication. CIMC clients include the world's leading shipping and leasing companies. Its products are now an integral part of global transport and logistics networks.