China Approves Merger of Cosco

China Approves Merger of Cosco, China Shipping

The restructuring comes as China is reforming its state-owned enterprises By JOANNE CHIU and COSTAS PARIS China’s two state shipping giants will combine their container-shipping assets among other restructuring efforts, as part of a multibillion-dollar merger to strengthen the nation’s competitiveness in an industry battered by weak demand and persistent overcapacity. China’s State Cabinet on Friday approved the merger between …