Shanghai: China Shipping Bulk Carrier, the bulk shipping arm of China Shipping Group, has signed a strategic agreement with SDIC Electric Power, a major state run power group, to strengthen ties in coal shipping.

Under the agreement, China Shipping Bulk Carrier will transport coal for a number of power plants operated by SDIC Electric Power, including Beijing Sanjili Energy, Shazhou Power Plant, Beibuwan Power Plant, Qinzhou Power Plant, and Songyu Power Plant.