Topic: Cosco

2 chapters across the catalog

Media Liescape
Episode 1358 38:18 - 43:39

1358: Media Liescape

Whidbey Island, Container Ship Noise Complaints

Residents of Whidbey Island in the Puget Sound are complaining about the noise and visual obstruction caused by massive container ships anchored offshore. While NPR reports suggest these ships are servicing companies like Apple and Costco, it is noted that the "COSCO" branding on containers refers to the China Ocean Shipping Company, not the American retailer.

Fruity Drinks
Episode 614 1:23:25 - 1:26:40

614: Fruity Drinks

China's Gateway to Europe via Greek Ports

The Chinese state-owned shipping giant COSCO is expected to win control of the Piraeus port in Greece, providing China with a strategic gateway into the European market. This move is part of a broader strategy to control logistics and infrastructure across the continent. The hosts suggest that Germany and China are forming a powerful axis that operates independently of U.S. interests and the official EU narrative.