Wallenius Wilhelmsen declare options for four additional Shaper Class vessels
Oslo, 27 February 2024 - Wallenius Wilhelmsen has declared options to build four
additional next-generation Shaper Class pure car and truck carrier (PCTC)
vessels.
The 9,300 CEU methanol dual fuel vessels can utilize alternative fuel sources,
such as methanol, upon delivery. They will also be ammonia-ready and able to be
converted as soon as ammonia becomes available in a safe and secure way. These
next generation vessels will play a key role in the introduction of Wallenius
Wilhelmsen's net zero emissions end-to-end service by 2027.
"Together with our customers we are committed to further shaping our industry
and accelerating towards net zero. These new vessels are a vital part of that
journey," says Xavier Leroi, EVP & COO Shipping Services.
This latest commitment brings the total number of Shaper Class vessels currently
on order with Jinling Shipyard (Jiangsu) to eight. Wallenius Wilhelmsen also
retains further options.
The first of the Shaper Class vessels already ordered are expected to be
delivered in the second half of 2026. The four additional vessels under the
declared options will be delivered between May and November 2027.
For further information, please contact:
Anders Redigh Karlsen - VP Investor Relations & Market Insight
Tel: +47 994 20 293
Email: anders.karlsen@walwil.com
David Hopkins - External Communications Manager
Tel: +47 942 88 486
Email: david.hopkins@walwil.com
The Wallenius Wilhelmsen group is a market leader in roll-on/roll-off (Ro-Ro)
shipping and vehicle logistics, managing the distribution of cars, trucks,
rolling equipment and breakbulk to customers all over the world. The company
operates around 125 vessels servicing 15 trade routes to six continents, a
global inland distribution network, 66 processing centers and eight marine
terminals. With a head office in Oslo, Norway, the Wallenius Wilhelmsen group
has 9,500+ employees located in 28 countries worldwide.
Read more at: walleniuswilhelmsen.com