SAIC Motor's Anji Logistics launches ro-ro vessel Anji Soundness on maiden voyage to Europe

Shanghai (Gasgoo)- On June 13, Anji Logistics, the logistics arm of SAIC Motor, officially named and delivered its 36th self-operated roll-on/roll-off (ro-ro) vessel, Anji Soundness, built by Jinling Shipyard, China Merchants. The ship embarked on its maiden voyage bound for Europe, marking the addition of the company's second 9,500-vehicle-capacity ro-ro ship following the debut of the Anji Ansheng—the world's largest ro-ro vessel.

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Anji Soundness is the sister ship of Anji Ansheng and represents the latest generation of ultra-large post-Panamax car carriers, boasting the highest loading capacity in the world. The vessel is equipped with an advanced intelligent ship system—described as a "super brain"—capable of centralized data acquisition from more than 1,300 monitoring points across the ship. This system enables real-time, data-driven energy efficiency management and seamless coordination with shore-based platforms.

In line with its commitment to sustainability, Anji Soundness is also pre-equipped for methanol fuel, laying the groundwork for future carbon-neutral operations and demonstrating leading-edge capabilities in green and intelligent maritime transport.

For its maiden voyage, the vessel will call at three major Chinese ports—Shanghai, Lianyungang, and Yantai—to load Chinese-brand passenger vehicles and construction machinery. It will then sail around the Cape of Good Hope to ensure optimal safety and timeliness, covering approximately 16,000 nautical miles over a 40-day journey. Final destinations include the United Kingdom, the Netherlands, Belgium, and Germany.