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The Star
15-05-2025
- Automotive
- The Star
2nd LD-Writethru-China Focus: World's largest car carrier built by China sets sail
SHANGHAI, May 15 (Xinhua) -- Anji Ansheng, China's domestically built ocean-going car carrier and the world's largest such carrier in terms of capacity, set sail on its maiden voyage to Europe on Thursday evening, carrying approximately 7,000 China-made vehicles. The departure from Shanghai marks a milestone achievement, surpassing a record set just weeks earlier by BYD Shenzhen, which is a domestically built car carrier from the major Chinese automaker BYD. That vessel had previously held the title of the world's largest car carrier in operation. "The fact that this record has been broken again in less than a month reflects the rapid rise of China's mid-to-high-end manufacturing sector, and the resilience and vitality of the country's foreign trade despite complex global conditions," said Gao Yuning, deputy director of the School of Public Policy and Management at Tsinghua University. Anji Ansheng measures 228 meters in length and 37.8 meters in width, with a maximum capacity of carrying 9,500 standard vehicles, said Zhuang Jingxiong, general manager of SAIC Anji Logistics Co., Ltd., a subsidiary of SAIC Motor Corporation Limited. The vessel integrates advanced energy-saving technologies and intelligent low-carbon systems, achieving world-class energy efficiency. It is also incorporated with a methanol-refueling design, laying the foundation for achieving carbon neutrality in the future. "China's large-scale construction and delivery of vehicle carriers are propelling the country's ocean-going auto transport capacity to new heights," said Zheng Hehui, deputy general manager of China Merchants Industry Holdings, a subsidiary of the China Merchants Group. According to SAIC, the company had delivered over 5.5 million vehicles to international markets by the end of 2024, placing it among China's top car exporters. SAIC's annual overseas sales have surpassed 1 million units for three consecutive years. China's automobile exports exceeded 6.4 million units in 2024, maintaining the top global position for a second consecutive year, according to the General Administration of Customs of China. Data from January to April 2025 shows that the country exported more than 1.93 million vehicles during the period, a year-on-year increase of 6 percent. Take the Shanghai Haitong International Automotive Terminal -- from where Anji Ansheng set sail -- as an example. Despite global trade uncertainties in the first four months this year, the port exported 740,000 vehicles during the period, a year-on-year increase of 25.1 percent. "This momentum reflects not only the rising competitiveness of Chinese brands but also the strong capabilities of China's auto industry," Cui Dongshu, secretary general of the China Passenger Car Association, said. China's growing competitiveness was also evident at the recent 2025 Shanghai Auto Show, which attracted more than 12,000 overseas dealers. "China is doing a great job in terms of technology, and the cars are very reliable. People have confidence in Chinese cars. I think they see Chinese cars as offering a good balance between price and quality," said Agustin Garcia, CEO of Spain's Sarmovil Auto Group. SAIC's Anji Logistics now operates one of the world's leading vehicle shipping fleets. By 2026, its ocean-going fleet will grow to 22 vessels, with routes covering Western Europe, Mexico, Southeast Asia, the Middle East and other key export destinations for Chinese automakers. "For automakers, owning a fleet ensures stable export operations, reduces transportation costs, and guarantees timely delivery of products to overseas customers," said Xie Xiaowen, an expert from the China Communications and Transportation Association.
Borneo Post
28-04-2025
- Automotive
- Borneo Post
World's largest car carrier sets off on maiden voyage from Chinese port
This photo shows a Yangwang U7 of BYD at the 22nd Guangzhou International Automobile Exhibition at the China Import and Export Fair Complex in Guangzhou, south China's Guangdong Province, Nov. 15, 2024. (Xinhua/Deng Hua) SHENZHEN (April 29): China's self-developed car carrier 'BYD Shenzhen,' the largest of its kind worldwide, set off on its maiden voyage with more than 7,000 BYD new energy vehicles (NEVs) on Sunday evening, according to the Shenzhen-based carmaker BYD. It set sail from Taicang Port in east China's Jiangsu Province and is expected to reach Itajai Port in Brazil after more than 30 days at sea. Built by a shipyard under China Merchants Group, the BYD Shenzhen is an NEV carrier with 9,200 standard spaces, and is BYD's fourth specialized vessel for transporting NEVs. The previous three vessels were also independently built in China. The 219-meter-long, 37.7-meter-wide BYD Shenzhen was delivered on April 22 in the city of Yizheng, Jiangsu. The ship features cutting-edge green technologies such as high-efficiency, energy-saving main engines and a Boil-Off Gas (BOG) recondenser, and antifouling, drag-reducing coatings. BYD Shenzhen's efficient loading system and advanced protective technologies can provide stable and low-carbon logistics support for BYD's global delivery of new energy vehicles, noted Wang Junbao, general manager of BYD's public business division at the delivery ceremony. 'The delivery of BYD Shenzhen represents a crucial step in BYD's globalization strategy. It is more than just a transport ship, but serves as a 'maritime bridge' connecting Chinese innovation with the global market, enabling users around the world to share in the benefits of Chinese technology,' said Wang. China's automobile exports exceeded 6.4 million units in 2024, maintaining the top global position for a second consecutive year, according to the General Administration of Customs of China. In response to growing demand for vehicle transport capacity, Chinese automakers such as BYD, Chery, and SAIC Motor have been building their own fleets in recent years. In January 2023, Guangzhou Shipyard International Company Limited announced the confirmation of two dual-fuel car carrier orders for BYD. Chery later announced plans to establish its own fleet, while SAIC Motor's logistics arm, Anji Logistics, has ordered several large car carriers with a capacity of over 7,000 vehicles from Jiangnan Shipyard. Data show that in the first quarter of 2025, BYD's car carriers transported more than 25,000 NEVs overseas. To date, BYD's NEVs have reached over 400 cities in more than 100 countries and regions worldwide. In 2024, BYD's overseas sales reached 417,200 units. Among them, Brazil emerged as a standout market with 76,700 vehicles sold, achieving a remarkable year-on-year growth rate of 328 percent. The launch of BYD Shenzhen is expected to further enhance the company's presence and delivery capabilities overseas. 'For automakers, owning a fleet ensures stable export operations, reduces transportation costs, and guarantees timely delivery of products to overseas customers,' said Xie Xiaowen, an expert with the China Communications and Transportation Association. – Xinhua BYD carriers cars electric vehicles
