Oslo-headquartered car carrier operator Wallenius Wilhelmsen extends its fleet renewal program with four new dual-fuel pure car and truck carriers (PCTCs).
Wallenius Wilhelmsen sealed an agreement for the PCTC quartet with Jinling Shipyard (Jiangsu) following the company’s private placement announced earlier in October 2026 and secured options for up to eight more.
After launching the largest fleet renewal program in the company’s history in 2023, Wallenius Wilhelmsen is now taking the next step.
The vessels will have 9,900 ceu capacity and dual-fuel LNG engines. The four firm vessels will be delivered from mid-2030, with options for four additional vessels in 2031 and a further four in 2032.
Assuming all options are exercised, the total capex is expected to be around US$1.5bn.
The new additions will add capacity, modernize the fleet, and help Wallenius Wilhelmsen develop its position in the deep-sea RoRo market.
Wallenius Wilhelmsen said its fleet renewal program stands at 26 vessels, including options.
“We continue to see attractive opportunities in the segments we serve and want to ensure we have the capacity, flexibility and efficiency needed to support our customers well into the next decades,” said Xavier Leroi, chief operating officer shipping services at Wallenius Wilhelmsen.
The investment builds on Wallenius Wilhelmsen’s ongoing Shaper class fleet renewal program, with vessels already being delivered and entering service. According to Wallenius, the Shaper class combines hoistable decks, strong ramps, and adaptable cargo spaces to accommodate a broad range of cargo.
“Expanding our newbuilding program with deliveries from 2030 reflects our confidence in the long-term fundamentals of the market. We are investing now to ensure we can continue to grow with our customers while further developing our leading position in deep-sea RoRo,” Xavier Leroi added.
Headquartered in Oslo, Norway, Wallenius Wilhelmsen operates around 130 vessels servicing 15 trade routes to six continents, a global inland distribution network, 70 processing centers and eight marine terminals.
