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Guangzhou Shipyard delivers new LNG-fueled car carrier

Guangzhou Shipyard International has handed over a large LNG-fueled pure car and truck carrier to HMM and Hyundai Glovis.

By the CEII Desk, from reporting by LNG Prime

Key points

  • The 10,800 CEU vessel was delivered in Nansha, Guangzhou, nearly nine months ahead of schedule.
  • The ship features a dual-fuel propulsion system using LNG and fuel oil, meeting IMO Tier III standards.
  • It is equipped with 14 garage decks to transport electric and hydrogen vehicles alongside standard cars.

What happened

According to LNG Prime, China’s Guangzhou Shipyard International (GSI) has delivered a new LNG-fueled pure car and truck carrier (PCTC) to South Korea’s HMM and Hyundai Glovis.

The vessel, named Glovis Legend, was officially handed over in Nansha, Guangzhou, on October 12. GSI stated that the delivery occurred nearly nine months ahead of the contract delivery date.

Vessel specifications

Designed by SDARI in cooperation with CSTC for HMM Shipping, the ship measures 230 metres in length with a 40-metre beam and a 10.5-metre design draft. It has a design speed of 19 knots.

The carrier uses a dual-fuel propulsion system powered by liquefied natural gas and fuel oil, complying with International Maritime Organization Tier III emission standards. It includes 14 garage decks capable of accommodating up to 10,800 vehicles, including electric and hydrogen-powered models as well as heavy-duty trucks.

Original reporting

This article draws on the following reports. Read them in full on the publishers’ sites.

Context from CEII

Gas is the flexible backbone of many grids and the designated transition fuel in many national plans, from LNG trade to domestic LPG and CNG. Supply security and pricing drive both power reliability and emissions.

3.0% of electricity in China came from gas in 2024

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Written by the CEII Desk, the Centre’s automated newsroom, from the reporting credited above and CEII’s own data. Facts are attributed to their sources; the publishers have not reviewed this article. Spotted an error? Tell our editors.

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