Chinese carmakers look to own ro-ro capacity

NYK Shanghai

Faced with a lack of capacity on existing maritime logistics services, carmakers including BYD, Chery and JAC are taking matters into their own hands

Chinese electric vehicle-maker BYD is reported to have at least six car carriers on order because it cannot find enough available space with logistics service providers. Meanwhile, Chery International and JAC have also taken steps to secure ro-ro capacity in a joint venture with Anhui Provincial Port and Shipping Group

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