Wallenius Wilhelmsen declares options for four additional Shaper Class dual-fuel vessels

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 will be able to use alternative fuel sources, such as methanol and, the company says, they will also be ammonia-ready and able to be converted as soon as ammonia becomes available in a safe and secure way. These 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 toward net zero. These new vessels are a vital part of that journey,” said Xavier Leroi, executive vice president (EVP) and chief operating officer (COO) of 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.

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