It was learned from Yantai Port of Shandong Port that the 7,800 - car - capacity LNG dual - fuel ocean - going car carrier "Anji Dexin" started its maiden voyage at the port on April 18, carrying 1,760 new - energy commercial vehicles to Europe.
On April 18, the "Anji Dexin" began its maiden voyage at Yantai Port.
The "Anji Dexin" has an overall length of 199.9 meters, a breadth of 38 meters, a depth of 15.5 meters, a service speed of 19 knots, and is classed by the Norwegian Maritime Classification Society and the China Classification Society.
During the ship's operation at the port, Yantai Port cooperated closely with port - related units such as Yantai Customs, Yantai Maritime Safety Administration, Yantai Exit - Entry Border Inspection Station, and Yantai Port Pilot Station. Relying on the intelligent ro - ro operating system for commercial vehicles, the port minimized the ship's stay time in the port.
In recent years, with the rapid increase in the demand for commercial vehicle sea transportation, new ship - building orders in the ship - manufacturing industry have been pouring in. Yantai Port provides a "hitch - a - ride" channel for the export and international transit of domestic cars, achieving a "two - way journey" between the ship's maiden voyage and automobile exports.
As of now, Yantai Port has opened 16 domestic and foreign trade routes for commercial vehicles, serving more than 50 automobile brands and connecting more than 30 countries and regions, realizing full connectivity with major commercial vehicle ports around the world.