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Grimaldi takes delivery of seventh new car carrier

[ February 18, 2026   //   Chris Lewis ]

Grimaldi Group has taken delivery of its seventh ammonia-ready vessel the new Pure Car & Truck Carrier (PCTC) Grande Manila in Shanghai.

At 200 meters long, 38m beam and a gross tonnage of 77,500 tons, the vessel has a loading capacity of 9,241 CEU (Car Equivalent Units), with four decks also capable of carrying other rolling cargo, including heavy loads of up to 250 tons and as high as 6.5 meters.

The Grande Manila pays tribute not only to the capital of the Philippines, where Grimaldi aims to expand its presence in other ports as well, including Manila.

The Grande Manila has begun her maiden voyage on the Asia–Europe service. She is equipped with an electronic engine, which offers one of the lowest specific fuel consumptions in its class and complies with international limits for CO₂, NOx, and SOx emissions.

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