Japanese shipping firm Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha (NYK) Line has taken delivery of a liquefied natural gas (LNG)-powered pure car and truck carrier (PCTC) called Plumeria Leader.
This ship was constructed at Japan’s Shin Kurushima Dockyard of Shin Kurushima Toyohashi Shipbuilding.
The new LNG-powered vessel has the ability to ship around 7,000 units (standard vehicle equivalent) during each voyage.
Initially, the vessel will start transporting vehicles manufactured by Toyota Motor.
It is the...
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