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Ceremony in Shanghai marks the entry into the Group’s fleet of the eleventh ammonia-ready vessel, now set for its maiden voyage to South America and Northern Europe.
Naples, 22 April 2026: The Grimaldi Group has officially welcomed a new vessel to its fleet with the naming and delivery of the Grande Inghilterra, celebrated yesterday during a ceremony in Shanghai. Built by China Merchants Heavy Industries Jiangsu, the vessel is the Group’s eleventh ammonia‑ready Pure Car & Truck Carrier (PCTC), designed for future conversion to ammonia as a zero carbon‑emission fuel.
Like her sister ships Grande Shanghai, Grande Svezia and Grande Michigan, the Grande Inghilterra combines high cargo capacity with significantly reduced environmental impact. Spread across 14 decks, the vessel can transport up to 9,000 Car Equivalent Units (CEU), including both electric vehicles and vehicles powered by conventional fuels.
Thanks to advanced green technologies such as solar panels, mega lithium batteries and shore power (cold ironing) capability, the Grande Inghilterra can reduce fuel consumption by up to 50% compared to previous‑generation car carriers. These solutions allow the vessel to reach zero‑emission operations while in port where electricity from shore is available.
The ship’s name pays tribute to England, a country where the Grimaldi Group has been active for approximately 70 years through its maritime services under the Grimaldi Lines, Finnlines and Atlantic Container Line brands, as well as through an extensive network of local offices and agencies.
The naming ceremony was attended by representatives from both Grimaldi Group and China Merchants Heavy Industries, as well as a delegation from BAIC Foton International, a key logistics partner of the Group. As a symbol of the strong cooperation between the two companies, Wang Qiuxiang, Vice President of R&D at BAIC Foton International, served as godmother of the vessel.
The Grande Inghilterra is now ready for her maiden voyage. In the coming days, she will depart from Taicang carrying approximately 6,500 cars and 800 linear metres of rolling cargo, bound for Suape in Brazil and Antwerp in Belgium.
