SAIC Anji adds three LNG-fuelled car carrier newbuildings to its growing fleet

SAIC Anji Logistics, the shipping arm of Chinese automaker SAIC Motor, is said to have returned to Jiangnan Shipyard for pure car/truck carrier (PCTC) newbuildings.

Shipping sources said SAIC Anji has inked three large LNG-fuelled 7,800-ceu car carriers at the state-owned shipyard, bringing its tally of PCTCs at Jiangnan to five. The earlier two vessels were ordered last year.

Sources said the Chinese company floated the tender for the trio a few months ago but Jiangnan was the only yard to put in an offer.