Wallenius Wilhelmsen are upsizing four car carriers on order to become the largest in the world
Ro-roWallenius Wilhelmsen has announced that four of the 12 Shaper Class car carriers currently on order with Jinling Shipyard (Jiangsu) will be increased in size from a car capacity of 9,300 to approximately 11,700. The vessels will thereby become the largest PCTCs to date in the world.
"Specifically designed for our needs and trading patterns, prepared for net-zero from day one, and purpose built with significant economies of scale, we believe the new upsized Shaper vessels are a class apart. Providing significant savings on fuel and emissions in comparison to the current fleet and with both unparalleled capacity and the highest ramp strength in the order book, these vessels are truly fit for the future" says Xavier Leroi, EVP & COO Shipping Services at Wallenius Wilhelmsen.
The vessels will be the ocean element of the integrated net-zero service Wallenius Wilhelmsen will offer customers from 2027. This end-to-end offering will include all stages of finished vehicles' transport from the factory to the end consumer. The company plans to utilize its considerable land-based logistics and transport network to make this a reality.
"This is very welcome as we now further improve our cargo capabilities, fuel efficiency and service offerings. These address the future needs expressed by our customers," says Pia Synnerman, EVP & CCO at Wallenius Wilhelmsen.
The four upsized vessels share many of the integral design features of the Shaper Class such as a dual fuel engine, methanol capable from delivery, improved ramp strength, significant high and heavy capacity and an extensive focus on energy efficiency, safety and crew welfare.
The first Shaper Class vessels will start being delivered from the second half of 2026, with the new upsized versions due for delivery beginning late 2027.
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Sep 25 2024
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