BYD's Record-Breaking "Shenzhen" Vessel Inaugurates New Era in Global EV Maritime Logistics

According to People's Daily, on April 27, the world's largest automobile transport vessel, BYD "Shenzhen," departed from Haitong Taicang Automobile Terminal in Jiangsu Province on its maiden voyage to Brazil, carrying over 7,000 BYD new energy vehicles. This milestone comes after the January 14, 2025 delivery and maiden voyage of the "Lino Sunshine," previously the world's largest roll-on/roll-off vessel, also from Taicang Port. The "BYD Shenzhen" not only sets a new global record for car carrier capacity but also represents the largest single batch of automobiles exported from China to date.

source: OFweek 

The "Shenzhen" is BYD's fourth specialized car carrier, built by Jinling Shipyard under China Merchants Group. The vessel measures 219.9 meters in length and 37.7 meters in width, featuring 16 decks with a capacity for 9,200 standard vehicle units—equivalent to parking spaces covering 20 standard soccer fields—making it the world's largest operational car carrier by loading capacity.

BYD's three previously launched car carriers include: "Explorer No. 1," which entered service in January 2024 with a capacity for 4,000 electric vehicles; "Changzhou," launched in December 2024, capable of carrying nearly 5,000 new energy vehicles; and "Hefei," which began operations in January 2025 with 7,000 standard vehicle slots.

Wang Junbao, General Manager of BYD Group's Public Affairs Division, described the delivery of the "Shenzhen" as a crucial piece in BYD's global strategy puzzle. "It's more than just a transport vessel—it's a 'maritime bridge' connecting Chinese 'intelligent manufacturing' with global markets, allowing users worldwide to share in China's technological dividends," Wang stated.

According to BYD's strategic roadmap, the company aims for total sales of 5.5 million vehicles in 2025, with overseas markets driving significant growth. The company has set an international sales target exceeding 800,000 units, representing a year-on-year increase of over 91%.