China Ocean Shipping (Group), the mainland's largest shipping conglomerate, is interested in exploring logistics development opportunities in Taiwan.
President and chief executive Wei Jiafu recently steered a delegation to Taiwan to meet industry players, according to Liu Guoyuan, executive vice-chairman of Cosco (Hong Kong) Group.
The two sides had shown initial interest in seeking co-operation opportunities, Mr Liu said.
Cosco (Hong Kong) is an unlisted investment arm of China Ocean Shipping. It controls Hong Kong-listed Cosco Pacific and Cosco International Holdings.
Mr Liu said co-operation would be in accordance with existing cross-strait restrictions.
The China Ocean Shipping group of companies was still in the process of restructuring to enhance its capabilities.
It was also too early to say how the two listed vehicles would be affected by this process.
