The world's largest car carrier started its first trip Sunday night, carrying over 7,000 BYD electric vehicles from China to Brazil. The ship, BYD Shenzhen, left Taicang Port in eastern China for a month-long journey across oceans. A shipyard under China Merchants Group built this vessel with space for 9,200 standard cars. It measures 219 meters long and nearly 38 meters wide.
Engineers equipped the ship with energy-saving engines and special coatings that reduce drag in water. Wang Junbao from BYD said at last week's delivery ceremony that this vessel creates a maritime bridge connecting Chinese innovation with global markets. China led the world in car exports last year with more than 6.4 million vehicles shipped overseas. Several Chinese automakers have started building their fleets to handle growing demand.
BYD transported over 25,000 electric vehicles overseas during early 2025 alone. The company sells cars in more than 100 countries worldwide. Brazil became one of their strongest markets last year, with sales growing 328 percent. Transportation expert Xie Xiaowen says having their own ships helps automakers control costs and deliver products on time.
Engineers equipped the ship with energy-saving engines and special coatings that reduce drag in water. Wang Junbao from BYD said at last week's delivery ceremony that this vessel creates a maritime bridge connecting Chinese innovation with global markets. China led the world in car exports last year with more than 6.4 million vehicles shipped overseas. Several Chinese automakers have started building their fleets to handle growing demand.
BYD transported over 25,000 electric vehicles overseas during early 2025 alone. The company sells cars in more than 100 countries worldwide. Brazil became one of their strongest markets last year, with sales growing 328 percent. Transportation expert Xie Xiaowen says having their own ships helps automakers control costs and deliver products on time.
