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The world's first dual-fuel car carrier with a capacity exceeding 10,000 vehicles will be delivered on Tuesday in Nansha district in the southern city of Guangzhou, capital of Guangdong Province, the CCTV News reported.
The delivery of the vehicle carrier marks that China has fully mastered the construction technology for this type of vessel, maintaining a leading position in this specialized segment of the global market, said the report. It was built by Guangzhou Shipyard International Co under China State Shipbuilding Co.
The vessel measures 230 meters in length and 40 meters in beam, and features 14 vehicle decks. It is designed to flexibly transport a wide range of vehicles, including electric cars, hydrogen-powered vehicles, and heavy trucks, with a maximum capacity of 10,800 units, according to the report. The ship is also equipped with the latest green fuel system, meeting the newest global environmental standards.
Global Times