Global Car Carriers adds four more LNG dual-fuel PCTCs in China

Ro-roGlobal Car Carriers (GCC), the MSC-owned PCTC tonnage provider, has added four 8,600 CEU LNG dual-fuel PCTCs to its orderbook. Two of the ships have been ordered from Zhoushan Changhong International Shipbuilding for delivery in 2030, and two from China Merchants Heavy Industry (CMHI) Weihai for delivery in 2031.

Zhoushan Changhong, which has mainly built container ships, bulk carriers and tankers, entered the PCTC market this year with an order from GCC for two 8,600 CEU ships. The yard has also taken orders for nearly 50 container ships from MSC. With the new pair, CMHI Weihai has ten PCTCs on order for GCC: two of 7,000 CEU for delivery in 2028 and 2029 and eight of 8,600 CEU for 2029–2031.

GCC's fleet list now shows 26 ships to be delivered, 22 of 8,600 CEU and four of 7,000 CEU, against 22 ships in service. The newbuildings are spread over five Chinese yards: CMHI Weihai (10), China Merchants Jinling (six), Guangzhou Shipyard International (four), Zhoushan Changhong (four) and Mawei Shipbuilding (two), with deliveries between 2028 and 2031. All are LNG dual-fuel.

MSC bought Gram Car Carriers for USD 700 million in 2024 and renamed it Global Car Carriers this year.

nov 10 2026