China Builds New Ships at Record Pace to Boost Car Exports
- THE CHINA NOW
- Mar 24
- 3 min read
Summary
Chinese shipyards are building large car transport vessels at an unprecedented pace to support the global expansion of Chinese automakers.
The latest vessel can carry 8,600 cars and was assembled in just 200 days by Shanghai Waigaoqiao Shipbuilding Co.
The move is part of China's broader strategy to establish a national fleet for car exports and reduce reliance on external transport options.
China’s shipyards are ramping up production of large car transport vessels, designed to facilitate the country’s growing car export industry. As China’s automotive manufacturers, including major players like BYD, continue to expand their global reach, the need for reliable and efficient shipping solutions has become increasingly important. In response, Chinese shipbuilders are constructing massive "roll on/roll off" (ro-ro) ships at record speeds to meet this demand.
