World's first 10,800-car carrier heads for sea trial

A 10,800-car LNG dual-fuel pure car and truck carrier (PCTC), built by Guangzhou Shipyard International for South Korea's HMM, sets out on its sea trial from Nansha, Guangzhou Province, March 31, 2026. (Photo: China News Service/Zhong Wei)

This is currently the world's first in-construction mega-capacity dual-fuel car carrier of its kind. It features 14 vehicle decks and can carry a wide range of vehicles, including electric cars, hydrogen-powered vehicles, and heavy trucks, with a maximum capacity of 10,800 units.