The vessel ORCHID LEADER, operated by Guangzhou Yuanhai Auto Carrier – a subsidiary of COSCO Shipping Specialised – has docked at the Jiangyin Port area of Fuzhou Port, marking the official launch of the Fuzhou–Persian Gulf direct shipping route.
For this time’s voyage, ORCHID LEADER carried a total of 1,697 vehicles produced by local Fuzhou enterprises such as Chery and Jetour.
These vehicles will sail directly along the 21st Century Maritime Silk Road to countries along the Belt and Road Initiative, including the United Arab Emirates, Iraq, and Kuwait, experiencing this new, efficient and convenient channel for accessing global markets.
ORCHID LEADER is the largest dual-fuel car carrier to ever berth at Fuzhou Port since the port began its RoRo operations.
It has a capacity of 7,000 CEUs and can accommodate various types of vehicles and MAFI cargo (MAFI cargo specifically refers to large-sized goods that are overweight, oversized, wide, or of high value).
The vessel’s LNG dual-fuel power system gives it an extra edge in green and low-carbon operations, which is highly consistent with the sustainable brand image of Jetour Auto.
The door-to-door direct service has achieved a seamless connection for vehicles produced in Fuzhou, from the factory to the port and on to the destination port.
The logistics time flow has been shortened by nearly 50 per cent, significantly improving export efficiency.
Leveraging convenience measures at Fuzhou’s Jiangyin Port Area, such as its 24-hour customs clearance and direct loading upon arrival, the ORCHID LEADER commenced operations immediately upon docking.
The loading of vehicles was efficiently completed under the coordination of an intelligent dispatching system, ensuring a prompt departure for the vessel.
Guangzhou Yuanhai Auto Carrier will continue to increase the frequency of the Fuzhou to Persian Gulf route.
It will fully leverage the environmental advantages of its dual-fuel vessels and the efficiency of intelligent loading technology to provide door-to-door full logistics solutions for more Fujian-made local automobiles to enter the global market.
Last week, COSCO Shipping Ports completed its acquisition of a 12.5 per cent stake in Thai Laem Chabang Terminal and a 30 per cent stake in Hutchison Laem Chabang Terminal.
