[Congressional Record Volume 157, Number 63 (Tuesday, May 10, 2011)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E851-E852]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




   HONORING THE CHINA OCEAN SHIPPING COMPANY ON ITS 50TH ANNIVERSARY

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                         HON. STEVEN R. ROTHMAN

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, May 10, 2011

  Mr. ROTHMAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate the China 
Ocean Shipping Company (COSCO) on its 50th anniversary.
  Throughout the past fifty years, China Ocean Shipping Company has 
evolved from a small coastal carrier to a global maritime leader and a 
diversified multinational ``Fortune Global 500'' company that is the 
2nd largest shipping company worldwide. My congratulations go to all 
the employees of COSCO. This company, with its American headquarters 
located in Secaucus, New Jersey, continues to be a leader in maritime 
commerce between the U.S. and China; providing jobs and economic growth 
here at home, and supporting safety, environmental and security 
efforts.
  International maritime trade is vital to New Jersey and has helped 
support U.S. consumers, companies and products. COSCO Americas Inc. was 
recognized for promoting office social responsibility and received the 
2010 New Jersey Department of Transportation New Jersey Smart 
Workplaces (NJSW) gold award. This award recognizes the efforts of 
COSCO to help reduce traffic congestion and improve air quality by 
providing commuter benefits to their employees in New Jersey. These 
important contributions to our state deserve the highest recognition.
  Mr. Speaker, today I would like to congratulate COSCO on its 50th 
anniversary and honor its employees for their role in COSCO's continued 
global business success and conscientious work in the State of New 
Jersey.

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