The Glovis Leader, the largest car transport ship in the world, with a capacity of 10,800 vehicles, was delivered to the port of Guangzhou city, China, setting new standards in «green» shipping supply chain.
The maritime industry worldwide marked a historic milestone Tuesday, April 28 with its tradition Glovis Leader, a ship now designated as the largest in the world in the transport of cars.
Made by Guangzhou Shipyard International (GSI), which is under the «umbrella» the State-owned China State Shipbuilding Corporation (CSSC), the ship offers an impressive capacity of 10,800 cars.
His surrender to HMM (formerly known as Hyundai Merchant Marine), one of Korea's top shipping companies, is an important leap in vehicle transport capacity and in the «green» maritime technology worldwide.
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As global demand for electric vehicles continues to rise, Glovis Leader is designed to carry a wide range of loads while respecting the stricter international emission standards. This ship is not just a means of transport, But it is a symbol of China's growing dominance in high-tech shipbuilding.
With a length of 230 metres, a width of 40 metres and 14 decks for vehicle storage, the new ocean giant uses one dual-fuel engine with liquefied natural gas (LNG) and conventional fuel.
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Beyond its size, Glovis Leader complies with the Tier III emission standards of the International Maritime Organization (IMO), significantly reducing its carbon footprint compared to traditional ships. The ability to connect to electricity supply from land allows the ship to disable its engines when in port, significantly reducing local air pollution.
Now China owns over 50% of the global shipbuilding marketThe Glovis Leader tradition strengthens Guangzhou's position as a global shipping hub. Indeed, the mass production model allows Chinese shipyards increase their efficiency by almost 30%.
Typically, in 2025, China retained the largest share of the world shipbuilding market for the 16th consecutive year. Glovis Leader marks the beginning of a new era, where the volume and speed of global car trade can go hand in hand with the rapid transition to new energy technology vehicles.
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