GCC adds two more car carriers to its orderbook

MSC-controlled Global Car Carriers (GCC) has ordered two more large car carriers in China, bringing its total number of ships on order to 22. The two vessels are due for delivery in 2030. Reported by Splash 247 .

The new ships will be built by Zhoushan Changhong International Shipyard. Each vessel will have a capacity of 8,600 CEU (car equivalent units) and will be able to run on LNG or conventional fuel. The price has not been disclosed.

GCC now has 18 ships with a capacity of 8,600 CEU and four more with a capacity of 7,000 CEU each. Together, the vessels will offer a combined capacity of 182,800 CEU.

Just weeks ago, the company ordered eight more car carriers at three Chinese shipyards. MSC acquired Gram Car Carriers for around $700 million in 2024. The company later changed its name to Global Car Carriers. All 22 ships are scheduled for delivery between 2028 and 2030.

 

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