WISELY and PARAKOU GROUP Forge Strategic Partnership
(From Left) Liu Hai, Chairman of PARAKOU GROUP (Hong Kong), and (From Right) Wang Wenjun, Chairman of WISELY (Guangdong)
On June 16, 2025, Guangdong WISELY Environmental Technology Co., Ltd. and PARAKOU Shipping Limited signed a strategic cooperation agreement in Foshan, Guangdong. The two parties will focus on the field of green marine antifouling and anticorrosion coatings, collaborating across the entire chain of R&D, production and sales to jointly practice ecological civilization construction, support global marine environmental protection efforts, and contribute Chinese corporate strength to safeguarding marine ecosystems.
Established in Hong Kong in 1985, PARAKOU Shipping has developed over nearly four decades into a diversified multinational group with shipping as its core business. Its operations span vessel operations, air freight, trade, oil terminals and ship financing, with branches in Singapore, Manila, Shanghai, Beijing and other locations. The company owns a modern fleet exceeding 2 million deadweight tons, including over 40 vessels under 10 years old of various types, plus 27 newbuilds on order, ranking among Hong Kong's top five shipowners by tonnage. PARAKOU adheres to high-standard operations and innovation-driven development to promote green and sustainable growth in the shipping industry.
Prior to the signing ceremony, both parties held an exchange meeting on the green marine antifouling and anticorrosion industry, which was attended by all members of WISELY's Presidential Office leadership and expert representatives from South China University of Technology.