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Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha takes delivery of 7,000-vehicle LNG-fueled car carrier TRITON HIGHWAY
A car carrier with a capacity of 7,000 vehicles has been delivered to Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha, Ltd. (K LINE) on April 10. The vessel is mainly fueled by liquefied natural gas (LNG) and has been constructed at the Marugame Headquarters of Imabari …
Apr 11, 2025 / Vessels
BYD undocks 'Xi'an' Ro-Ro car carrier, to launch maiden voyage for 'Shenzhen' soon
BYD has announced another milestone in its overseas expansion with the "Xi'an" car carrier undocked on April 2. Meanwhile, the "Shenzhen," the world's largest-ever roll-on/roll-off (Ro-Ro) car carrier, is set for its maiden voyage. The "Shenzhen" …
Apr 8, 2025 / Vessels
COSCO Shipping Named its biggest Dual-fuel Car Carrier Vessel
On March 20, the 8,600 CEU LNG dual-fuel car carrier Wenjingkou was officially named at Shanghai Waigaoqiao Shipbuilding Co., Ltd. . This vessel marks a significant leap forward as China’s largest and most environmentally advanced car carrier to date …
Mar 31, 2025 / Vessels
MOL conducted first LNG Bunkering in Western North America among Japanese Shipping Companies
TOKYO-Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. (MOL) today announced that MOL and Seaspan Energy Ltd. (Seaspan Energy (Note) have successfully completed LNG bunkering to MOL-operated LNG-fueled Car Carrier in English Bay, Vancouver, Canada on March 1, 2025. This …
Mar 6, 2025 / Curious
Strategic agreement signed BLG and COSCO SHIPPING CAR CARRIERS agree on partnership cooperation
BLG LOGISTICS and COSCO SHIPPING CARRIERS have agreed on a strategic partnership at the end of 2024 and signed a corresponding agreement. With this agreement, both companies combine their competences in automotive logistics and the handling of high …
Mar 6, 2025 / Curious
SAIC Anji takes delivery of its first custom-built 7,800 CEU LNG dual-fuel car carrier
SAIC Anji Logistics, a logistics unit owned by Shanghai-based SAIC Motor Corp, has taken delivery of its first custom-built 7,800 CEU LNG dual-fuel car carrier from Jiangnan Shipbuilding, a subsidiary of China State Shipbuilding Corporation (CSSC). …
Jan 3, 2025 / Vessels
UECC expands eco-friendly fleet with dual-fuel LNG newbuild Blue Aspire for key European route
United European Car Carriers (UECC) is further expanding its fleet of eco-friendly car carriers with the addition of the dual-fuel LNG newbuild Blue Aspire that is set to boost vessel capacity on its key European North-South trading network from …
Dec 16, 2024 / Curious
UECC Hoists Sail for Change Initiative With New Titan Supply Deal For LBM To Drastically Cut Fleet Emissions
United European Car Carriers (UECC) has secured a major bunkering deal with Titan Clean Fuels to source liquefied biomethane that will enable the company to reduce its GHG emissions by over 75,000 tons in 2025 - or around one-third of its annual …
Dec 11, 2024 / Vessels
UECC and Daphne Technology Join Forces to Drive Advanced Emissions Monitoring on UECC’s Latest Vehicle Carrier
United European Car Carriers (UECC) has chosen Daphne Technology’s PureMetrics™ emissions monitoring system to enhance its environmental performance. This partnership reflects both UECC and Daphne’s commitment to sustainability within the maritime …
Nov 12, 2024 / Curious
UECC in major eco-friendly fleet expansion with order of up to four multi-fuel battery hybrid newbuilds
United European Car Carriers (UECC) has signed a shipbuilding contract with a premium Chinese yard for up to four advanced multi-fuel battery hybrid pure car and truck carriers (PCTCs) in a major fleet expansion by Europe’s leading sustainable …
Oct 31, 2024 / Vessels