Its entry into service will strengthen Suardiaz Shipping Lines’ operational capacity in the maritime transport of vehicles and rolling cargo. These will also be the largest vessels in the company’s history, and with them, Suardiaz becomes the first Spanish shipowner to have an LNG-powered vessel in the Car Carrier segment.

This forms part of a sustained investment strategy that the Group has been developing for years to strengthen its position as a global logistics provider, expand its capabilities and respond to the transformation of supply chains.

“Suardia Group has pursued an ambitious growth strategy that includes the renewal of its fleet (chemical tankers, offshore vessels, Car Carriers, etc.), the expansion of its international presence, investment in logistics infrastructure and specialised capabilities for the industrial and energy sectors, as well as the development of multimodal solutions integrating maritime, road and rail transport, forwarding, industrial logistics, port services and offshore projects. This strategy represents a cumulative investment of more than EUR 360 million over the last six years,” the company states in a press release.

And Juan Riva, CEO of Suardiaz Group, said:

“International logistics is undergoing a period of profound transformation, and the industry needs reliable partners capable of offering increasingly sophisticated solutions that are prepared to address new challenges. Control over logistics chains is becoming a fundamental asset for the global economy, and this is where Suardiaz, through its investment plan, is positioning itself as an essential player for our customers.”

And according to the company, the addition of RS ATLANTICO reflects Suardiaz’s commitment to continuous improvement, integrating different modes of transport and adapting to the needs of a constantly evolving market.

With an approximate capacity of 5,500 cars, 55,000 GT and a length of 190 metres, the vessel has been designed to transport vehicles, machinery and High & Heavy cargo, increasing available capacity to serve Suardiaz Group’s existing customers in the automotive sector, where the company has a long track record, as well as strengthening existing routes.

The RS ATLANTICO is expected to arrive in the final quarter of 2026, while a second vessel, TBN: RS GALICIA, will be added in mid-2027. The two new vessels were contracted at Fujian Mawei shipyard in China as part of a series totalling 10 units, the majority of which is for CMA CGM.

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