On May 15, the car drove on the "Anji Ansheng" ship parked at Shanghai Haitong International Automobile Terminal. Photo by Xinhua News Agency reporter Fang Zhe

  Xinhua News Agency, Shanghai, May 15 (Reporters Zhou Rui and Zhou Wenqi) The "Anji Ansheng" ship, which is independently manufactured by China, has a super-large ro-ro-ship ship with a 9,500 parking space, started its maiden voyage on the evening of the 15th, loading 7,000 Chinese-made cars from Shanghai to Europe.

  The "Anji Ansheng" wheel was invested and built by SAIC Group Anji Logistics, and integrates the world's latest cutting-edge technologies from design to construction. The ship has a total length of 228 meters and a width of 37.8 meters. It is currently the world's largest load capacity of low-carbon intelligent super-large automobile roll-off ship.

  At the end of April, the new energy vehicle transport ship BYD, which has equipped 9,200 standard loading parking spaces, launched its first export voyage, setting a record for the world's largest loading car transport ships that have been put into operation. The maiden flight of the "Anji Ansheng" ship set a new record again.

  This is the site of the "Anji Ansheng" wheel naming event held at Shanghai Haitong International Auto Dock (photo taken on May 15, drone photos). Photo by Xinhua News Agency reporter Fang Zhe

  Gao Yuning, vice dean of the School of Public Administration at Tsinghua University, believes that China's transport ships set records in less than a month, not only show the booming development of mid-to-high-end manufacturing, but also reflects the strong resilience and vitality of China's foreign trade in a complex international environment.

  According to Zhuang Jingxiong, general manager of SAIC Anji Logistics Co., Ltd., the comprehensive energy efficiency of the "Anji Ansheng" round has reached the international leading level, and the reserved methanol filling design is expected to achieve carbon neutrality in the future.

  China's automobile robo-shipping and shipbuilding industry is moving from a "follower" to a "leader" in the global industry. "The mass construction and entry of automobile robo-roll ships will help China's ocean-going automobile transport ships continue to reach a higher level," said Zheng Hehui, deputy general manager of China Merchants Industrial Group Co., Ltd.

  As of the end of 2024, SAIC has delivered more than 5.5 million cars in the overseas market. Last year, China became the world's largest automobile exporter.

  Cui Dongshu, Secretary-General of the National Passenger Car Market Information Joint Conference, said that China's automobile industry level continues to improve, especially in the fields of new energy and intelligence, making Chinese automobiles favored by more overseas consumers.

  The just-concluded 2025 Shanghai Auto Show attracted 12,000 overseas dealers. "Spanish consumers are very confident in Chinese car brands, and believe that they have high cost performance and manufacturing technology are also very advantageous." said Spanish car dealer Agustin Garcia.

  It is reported that SAIC's Anji Logistics has built a world-leading self-operated fleet of complete vehicle logistics and transportation. It is expected that next year, Anji Logistics' ocean-going fleet will reach 22 ships, and its route resources will cover Western Europe, Mexico, Southeast Asia and the Middle East.

  "The super giant ship is loaded with Chinese-made cars and is heading towards the ocean. In the future, it will also come to China with imported cars from multinational auto companies to witness the 'two-way rushing' between China's automobile industry and the world's automobile industry." Gao Yuning said.

[Editor in charge: Cheng Lan]