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Maritime activity not only connects markets and mobilizes goods, but also builds a history linked to trade and the evolution of international routes. From this perspective, Cosco Shipping Lines Mexico donated a scale model of the container ship Cosco Shipping Denali to the Mazatlán Maritime Museum "Casa del Marino".
The donation of this piece aims to bring visitors and new generations closer to the maritime industry and the role that freight transport plays in connecting economies.
The initiative, called "Connecting Oceans, Preserving History", seeks to link contemporary maritime transport with the historical memory of navigation, in addition to highlighting the commercial and cultural ties between Mexico and China.
"This small-scale model that we donated to this museum carries with it the history of a ship, of a tradition, and of a bond between two countries that continues to strengthen over time," said the shipping company during the presentation.
The Cosco Shipping Denali is part of the shipping company's fleet and represents the evolution of container shipping, a segment that allows goods to be moved through ocean routes and connects production centers with consumer markets.
The relevance of this activity is reflected in international trade. According to the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD), more than 80% of the volume of goods traded globally is transported by sea, which makes ports and ocean routes central components of global supply chains.
The delivery took place at the facilities of the Mazatlán Maritime Museum "Casa del Marino", located on the Malecón de Mazatlán, Sinaloa, and included a presentation, a conference, and the official unveiling of the scale model.
For Cosco Shipping Lines Mexico, the donation also represents an opportunity to disseminate maritime culture.
With this delivery, the Cosco Shipping Denali adds a representation of contemporary maritime activity to the museum's collection, which "will tell the story of navigation, trade, and the connection between two countries."
According to statistics from the General Directorate of Ports (DGP), an office belonging to the Ports and Merchant Marine Unit (UPMM) of the Secretariat of the Navy (Semar), the port of Mazatlán mobilized 23,293 TEU (20-foot containers) in the January-August 2026 period, which meant a drop of 27.4% compared to the same cycle in 2025, when it handled 32,111 TEU.
