China: Grimaldi names first of 10 ammonia-ready car carriers in Jiangsu

Multinational logistics company Grimaldi Group on Tuesday (22 July) said it held a naming ceremony in Jiangsu, China, for Grande Shanghai – the first of ten Pure Car and Truck Carrier (PCTC) vessels.

The vessels were commissioned by the company from China Merchants Heavy Industries. 

With a capacity of 9,000 CEU (Car Equivalent Units), the Grande Shanghai is Grimaldi’s first Ammonia Ready unit.

“Compared to earlier generation car carriers, the Grande Shanghai slashes fuel consumption per transported unit by 50%, combining performance with sustainability,” the company said in a social media post.

The event was attended by Tiziana D’Angelo, Consul General of Italy in Shanghai and godmother of the vessel, alongside Mr. Sichuan Wu, Chairman of China Merchants Industry, and Luigi Pacella Grimaldi, Automotive Intercontinental Director of the Grimaldi Group.

Photo credit: Grimaldi Group
Published: 23 July, 2025