Grimaldi Group and China Merchants Shenzhen RoRo Shipping Sign Cooperation Agreement

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The Grimaldi Group and China Merchants Shenzhen RoRo Shipping have signed a Cooperation Framework Agreement aimed at expanding capacity and strengthening service networks to support Chinese exports.

The new partnership leverages the complementary strengths of both companies, focusing on operational synergies, network integration, and enhanced logistics efficiency.

Customers will benefit from increased loading capacity, optimised resources, and a broader, more efficient service network across China and the Euro-Mediterranean region.

Both companies reaffirmed their commitment to innovation, reliability, and sustainable growth in global maritime transport and logistics.

GNV VIRGO Delivered in China

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  • GNV VIRGO, the first LNG-powered vessel in GNV’s fleet, has been delivered by Guangzhou Shipyard International (GSI) in China.
  • The ship is part of GNV’s fleet renewal plan, which foresees eight newbuilds by 2030.
  • She follows GNV POLARIS and GNV ORION, already operating on Italian routes.
  • A naming ceremony is scheduled for 11 December in Palermo, before entering service on the Genoa–Palermo route.
  • Equipped for cold ironing, reducing emissions and noise in port.
  • Features SCR and waste heat recovery systems, compliant with IMO Tier III and EEDI Phase II standards.
  • Key figures: 52,300 gt, 218m length, 29.6m beam, 25 knots, 420+ cabins, 1,785 passengers, 2,770 lane metres of cargo.