Singapore-headquartered China Navigation Co (CNCo) opened its doors at a new branch office in Vancouver, British Columbia, on 9 August.

The new branch is CNCo’s biggest office in North America and has a team of 14 managers overseeing the dry bulk and liner businesses under its Swire Bulk and Swire Shipping divisions, respectively.

“The Vancouver branch office will be key to growing our presence in North America and supporting the growth in our regional dry bulk and multipurpose shipping businesses,” said Chris Daniells, CNCo’s commercial director.