Vehicle carrier newbuild deliveries boom as first 10,000-plus ceu ship handed over
- Global vehicle carrier fleet capacity set for another big expansion in 2026, following record growth in 2025
- In 2026, around 60 more ships will be added, with many of them so-called Large Car and Truck Carriers exceeding 9,000 ceu
- Demand for capacity is driven primarily by booming Chinese vehicle exports, which are expected to grow further in 2026
A milestone in vessel capacity has been reached with the delivery of the 10,800 ceu Glovis Leader. Even larger vehicle carriers, able to load more than 12,000 cars, are on order
