"Dalian Shipping Group" often refers to major entities based in Dalian, China, primarily Dalian Shipbuilding Industry Co., Ltd. (DSIC), a key shipbuilder under China State Shipbuilding Corporation (CSSC), known for naval and commercial vessels, and operations related to COSCO Shipping like storage and logistics. DSIC is a major shipyard building advanced vessels, while COSCO Shipping has significant logistics and chemical transport facilities in Dalian, integrating its broader global shipping presence with local infrastructure. 

"China Shipping Container Lines Dalian Co." as an independent entity no longer exists in that specific name or function. It was part of a major state-owned merger and restructuring in 2016, and its operations were absorbed by the newly formed China COSCO Shipping Corporation Limited. 

The container shipping business of the former China Shipping Group was integrated into the new COSCO Shipping Lines. The entity in Dalian is now part of the broader operations within the COSCO global network, including: COSCO Shipping Lines Dalian branch: Operates as one of the domestic branches of COSCO Shipping Lines, focusing on container shipping services and related businesses within the Dalian region and Northeast China.

COSCO SHIPPING Tanker (Dalian) Co.: The tanker and liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) transport business arm, part of COSCO Shipping Energy Transportation.

COSCO Shipping Ports Dalian entities: Terminal operations in Dalian Port are managed through entities like Dalian Container Terminal Company (DCT), in which COSCO Ports has a stake. 

The original company, China Shipping Container Lines (CSCL), was renamed COSCO SHIPPING Development Co., Ltd. and shifted its business focus to financial services, primarily container and ship leasing, after exiting the container shipping operations. 

Dalian Container Terminal Co., Ltd. (DCT) is a major port operator in Dalian, China, handling containerized cargo for both domestic and international trade, offering services like storage, consolidation, and logistics, and is part of the larger Liao Port Group (Liaoning Port Co.), focusing on green/smart port upgrades with 5G and electrification to enhance efficiency and sustainability at its deep-water berths. 

Consolidated Entity: DCT represents a merger of various Dalian container operations, consolidating 14 berths into one unified entity under Liao Port Group.

Services: Provides essential port services, including container handling, warehousing, logistics, freight forwarding, and customized cargo management (consolidation, de-consolidation, reefer management).

Strategic Location: Operates at the entrance of Bohai Bay, offering deep-water, ice-free access year-round, serving numerous global shipping routes.

Technology & Green Initiatives: Actively implementing smart port solutions, including 5G technology, and transitioning to electric equipment (stackers, forklifts, collection cards) to support China's "double carbon" goals and green development.

Parent Company: A subsidiary of Liao Port Group, which is part of the larger China Merchants Group, a major state-owned enterprise.