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Maritime Industry Briefing: LiuGong Highlights Zero-Carbon Ambitions at Global Customer Day

By MGN EditorialJune 1, 2026 at 06:00 AM

Chinese construction and heavy equipment manufacturer LiuGong used its 6th Global Customer Day in Liuzhou to underscore a commitment to zero-carbon technology, a theme with growing relevance across port and terminal equipment sectors.

## LiuGong Signals Zero-Carbon Direction at Annual Global Showcase Chinese heavy equipment manufacturer LiuGong (000528.SZ) convened its 6th Global Customer Day on May 31 in Liuzhou, China, placing sustainability and zero-carbon development at the centre of its industry messaging, according to a PR Newswire release. The event drew senior figures from across China's industrial and corporate landscape, including Mr. Su Zimeng, President of the China Construction Machinery Association, and Mr. Song Zhiping, President of the China Association for Public Companies, signalling the strategic importance LiuGong attaches to the gathering. While LiuGong operates primarily in the construction machinery segment, the company's product lines — including wheel loaders, excavators, and port handling equipment — are widely deployed in port terminals, bulk cargo facilities, and logistics yards globally. Its push toward zero-carbon machinery therefore carries direct implications for port operators and terminal managers seeking to decarbonise ground-level operations in line with broader shipping industry emissions targets. The zero-carbon theme aligns with accelerating pressure across the maritime and port supply chain to reduce Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions. Port authorities in Europe, Asia, and the Americas have increasingly mandated or incentivised the adoption of electric and alternative-fuel yard equipment as part of wider green port strategies. LiuGong's public commitment to a zero-carbon future, articulated before an international customer audience, suggests the manufacturer is positioning its next generation of equipment to meet these evolving procurement requirements. *Further details on specific product announcements or technology roadmaps presented at the event were not available at the time of publication.* --- *Source: PR Newswire. This briefing will be updated as additional information becomes available.*
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