On June 29, Guangzhou Shipyard International Co., Ltd. (GSI, a subsidiary of China State Shipbuilding Corporation) and China Shipbuilding Trading Co., Ltd. (CSTC) jointly held a naming and delivery ceremony for the first of two 10,800 CEU dual-fuel PCTCs built for Seaspan Corporation. The new vessel was named “GLOVIS LANDER.”
This vessel shares the same design as the “Glovis Leader” —the world’s first 10,800 CEU Pure PCTC—which GSI previously built and delivered to South Korea’s HMM. Following delivery, the “Glovis Lander” will be chartered to South Korea’s Glovis (Hyundai Glovis) for operation, handling vehicle transport services connecting Asia with Southeast Asia, North America, and Europe.
Jointly developed by GSI and the Shanghai Ship Research and Design Institute (SDARI), the vessel is classed by DNV and KR and is capable of unrestricted global navigation. It measures 230 meters in length and 40 meters in breadth, with a design draft of 10.5 meters and a design speed of 19 knots. Powered by an LNG/fuel dual-fuel propulsion system, the vessel complies with IMO Tier III emission standards and is characterized by eco-friendliness, energy efficiency, and high safety and reliability. It features 14 vehicle decks capable of flexibly accommodating a diverse range of vehicles—including electric cars, hydrogen-powered vehicles, and heavy-duty trucks—with a maximum capacity of 10,800 units. Based on a standard vehicle length of 5 meters, the loaded vehicles would form a line stretching over 50 kilometers if placed end-to-end.
In terms of green and smart capabilities, the vessel is equipped with a 1,450 kW permanent-magnet shaft generator independently developed by CSSC 704 Research Institute. This system enables power generation while underway, meeting the vessel’s operational electricity needs without the need to run auxiliary generators, thereby significantly reducing energy consumption. The vessel also incorporates various energy-saving and emission-reduction technologies, such as optimized hull lines, exhaust waste heat recovery, and a high-voltage shore power system. Furthermore, it features an intelligent ship system that enables smart management of navigation, engine room operations, and cargo, substantially enhancing operational efficiency and safety.
It is worth noting that this vessel incorporates upgrades over the previously delivered “Glovis Leader”, featuring a more powerful intelligent ship management and control system. Empowered by this triple-layered intelligent control system, the vessel’s safety defenses for deep-sea transport are comprehensively reinforced.
By constructing PCTCs in batches, GSI continuously optimized its production processes and mastered key core technologies—such as thin-plate deformation control, hull dimensional accuracy control, hydraulic systems for Ro-Ro equipment, LNG dual-fuel systems, and shaft generators. These advancements significantly boosted production efficiency, enabling the vessel to be delivered six months ahead of the contractual schedule.
All 26 PCTCs delivered by GSI were handed over ahead of their contractual delivery dates; notably, the 11 vessels delivered in 2025 were completed an average of 151 days early. To date, GSI has secured orders for over 40 PCTCs, including 14 dual-fuel vessels with a capacity of 10,800 CEU.