BYD's largest car carrier 'BYD SHENZHEN' sets sail on maiden voyage to Brazil

Shanghai (Gasgoo)- On April 27, 2025, the world's largest-ever car carrier, the "BYD SHENZHEN," embarked on its maiden ocean voyage from Taicang, Jiangsu Province, loaded with more than 7,000 BYD new energy vehicles bound for Brazil, according to BYD's press release. This milestone marks another significant step forward in BYD's international expansion strategy.

Just days earlier, on April 22, BYD held a grand delivery ceremony for the "BYD SHENZHEN" in Yizheng, Jiangsu. During the event, the traditional cable-cutting ceremony symbolized the ship's official voyage launch and heralded a new phase in BYD’s global development efforts.

Operated by BYD, the "BYD SHENZHEN" is a key element of the company's strategy to strengthen its international logistics network. It is also BYD's fourth dedicated car carrier currently in operation.

With a capacity of 9,200 standard car spaces—the equivalent of filling 20 football fields—the ship is set to significantly enhance the global transport efficiency of new energy vehicles. Its first voyage to Brazil underscores BYD's strong commitment to supporting sustainable development in the country.

BYD announced another milestone in its overseas expansion with the "Xi'an" car carrier undocked on April 2.

The "Xi'an" is the sixth Ro-Ro vessel delivered to BYD in just over a year, underscoring the company's aggressive push into maritime logistics.

In 2022, BYD announced a 5-billion-yuan investment to commission eight Ro-Ro carriers, each capable of transporting over 7,000 vehicles. Two of these ships were built by Guangzhou Shipyard International Company Limited, while the remaining six were constructed by CIMC Raffles. All vessels feature dual-fuel propulsion systems utilizing both liquefied natural gas (LNG) and conventional fuel.

The rollout of BYD's shipping fleet has been swift. In January 2024, its first Ro-Ro ship, "Explorer No.1," embarked on its maiden voyage from Xiaomo Port in Shenzhen, carrying 4,000 electric vehicles to Europe. This was followed by the delivery of the "Changzhou" in December 2024 and the "Hefei" in January 2025, which immediately set sail. The "Shenzhen" was undocked in January 2025, and the "Changsha" followed in March, with delivery expected in May.

BYD aims to complete its fleet of eight Ro-Ro carriers by 2026, achieving an annual shipping capacity exceeding one million vehicles.