Overview
- The Anji Ahnsheng, the world’s largest car carrier, was launched by SAIC’s Anji Logistics and departed Shanghai on May 15, 2025, for Europe carrying around 7,000 new energy vehicles.
- The vessel surpasses BYD’s Shenzhen carrier, launched in April, and features a 9,500-vehicle capacity, a summer deadweight of 21,000 tons, and advanced low-carbon technologies.
- Anji Logistics now operates China’s largest self-managed vehicle shipping fleet, consisting of 35 vessels, with plans to expand its international deep-sea fleet to 22 ships by 2026.
- The Anji Ahnsheng integrates intelligent systems and is equipped for carbon-neutral fuel use, aligning with global green shipping trends.
- China’s automotive exports reached a record 6.4 million units in 2024, with the Port of Shanghai leading global trade, handling 3.63 million vehicles last year.