China-based shipbuilder Xiamen Shipbuilding Industry (Xiamen) has signed an order for the construction of one pure car/truck carrier (PCTC), with an option for an additional vessel.
Signed in partnership with Zhongfu Shipping, the vessel will measure 129.6 metres in length, with a breadth of 24.4 metres.
The vessel will sail at a cruising speed of 16 knots and will feature up to 18,000m2 of deck space spread across nine levels.
The vessel design will be able to transport over 2,000 car equivalent units (CEU).
