Construction begins on new car carrier for China's Hainan Chunlong

Some of the PCTC's decks will be liftable to permit the transport of larger freight such as trailers, buses, and heavy construction equipment. Battery electric vehicles can also be transported along with internal combustion engine vehicles.

The ship's propulsion arrangement will run on conventional marine fuels but will be configured to comply with EEDI Phase III requirements.

As with many new Chinese-operated PCTCs, the ship will be deployed on global routes to support the export activities of China's automotive industry.