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Roro Carriers
Logistics Sallaum Lines Expands Car Carrier Orderbook with Fresh China Deal, Boosting Ro-Ro Capacity
Swiss car carrier operator Sallaum Lines has ordered a new 8,600-ceu LNG dual-fuel car carrier from China Merchants Shipyard, with an option for a second vessel. The order lifts its newbuilding program to nine vessels with a combined investment of more than $850 million. The latest vessel is scheduled for delivery in 2029, joining a series of ships already delivered or due in the near term.
Logistics 26-Year-Old Car Carrier Chang Sheng Hong Fetches $42 Million at Shanghai Auction, Triple Reserve
The 4,310-ceu car carrier Chang Sheng Hong was sold at auction in Shanghai for approximately $42 million, three times its reserve price of RMB95 million ($14 million). The 26-year-old vessel, built in 2000 at Croatia's Uljanik shipyard, had previously traded as Dresden and was renamed in 2017 after entering Chinese ownership. The sale underscores an extremely tight car carrier market driven by China's surging vehicle exports, with up to 2 million cars shipped on containerships this year.
Logistics Höegh Autoliners extends Asian carmaker contract in $300m deal to boost freight capacity
Höegh Autoliners has extended a contract with a major Asian carmaker, expected to add about $300m in revenue through December 2029. The deal includes higher committed volumes, updated commercial terms, and adds Xiaomo port in southern China to its service network. The extension reflects strong demand for long-term car carrier contracts amid tight fleet supply, following similar moves by rival Wallenius Wilhelmsen.
Logistics Texas port fuels automotive expansion with Mitsubishi deal and major infrastructure upgrades
Port Freeport has been selected by Mitsubishi Motors North America as a key addition to its U.S. distribution network, with operations starting in April 2026. The port handled 198,475 vehicles in fiscal 2025 and is investing $11 million to modernize its Velasco Terminal, reinforcing its role as a growing automotive gateway on the Texas Gulf Coast.
Logistics Polaris Autoliners Acquires Two Feeder-Size Car Carriers from Global Car Carriers
Polaris Autoliners has acquired two feeder-size car carriers, renamed Polaris Oslo and Polaris Star, from Global Car Carriers. The $44m deal adds 4,000 CEU of shortsea capacity and grows Polaris' controlled fleet to 10 vessels.
Logistics COSCO-Led Consortium Wins Terminal Award at Port of Tarragona in Spain
A COSCO Shipping Ports-led consortium has received an award notification from the Port Authority of Tarragona for a new multipurpose terminal in Spain, valued at around €144.6 million. The consortium includes COSCO Shipping Ports, COSCO Shipping Bulk, and PTP Ibérica. The terminal, located at the Andalucía Wharf area, will cover more than 510,000 sq m and handle containers, general cargo, vehicles, roro traffic, and rail-borne cargo. The award is conditional on final regulatory procedures and concession signing.
Logistics Wallenius Wilhelmsen Adds $420M to Car Shipping Contract with European Carmaker
Oslo-listed car carrier operator Wallenius Wilhelmsen has extended a shipping contract with a major European carmaker worth approximately $420 million. The three-year extension runs from mid-2028 to mid-2031, on top of about $180 million in remaining value under the existing agreement. The deal includes the use of low-emission fuels and provides contract cover at sustainable rate levels for the next five years.
Logistics Sallaum Lines Orders Its Largest Car Carriers Yet, Boosting Fleet Capacity
Sallaum Lines has ordered two firm and two optional 8,600 ceu car carriers from Xiamen Shipbuilding Industry, its largest vessels to date. The LNG/ammonia-ready ships will serve core routes across Europe, Americas, Africa, and the Middle East, supporting growing OEM flows and Asian exports.