CSSC Huahai supplies Ro-Ro – Equipment and contributes to Cross-Strait Shipping
Recently, the RoRo-/Passenger-Vessel „ZHONG YUAN HAI YUN ZHI XING“, built by GSI shipyard for Xiamen MinTai Ferry Co., Ltd., was successfully delivered in Guangzhou, China. As the first modern energy-saving and environmentally friendly RoPax-Vessel for direct cross-strait routes, its official entry into service further strengthens the economic & trade cooperation as well as personnel exchanges across the strait. Leveraging its leading technology in Ro-Ro equipment, CSSC Huahai provided critical technical support for its construction, contributing to its efficient and smooth delivery.
Innovative Equipment Improves Ro-Ro Transport Efficiency
MV “ZHONG YUAN HAI YUN ZHI XING” has an overall length of 180 meters, a beam of 25.8 meters, and container capacity reaches 426 TEUs. It can accommodate 300 passengers while supporting the transport of various Ro-Ro cargoes, including cars and trucks. The adjustable hydraulic ramp equipment, designed and developed by CSSC Huahai, form the core Ro-Ro system of this ship. The intelligent, adjustable mechanism of this system can automatically adapt to port tidal differences, realizing the rapid turnover of passengers and goods in a separated manner, effectively contributing to the „24-hour logistics circle“ across the Taiwan Strait.
Deepening Cooperation to Strengthen Supply Foundations
CSSC Huahai has a long-standing cooperation with GSI, especially since the launch of the independent HUAHAI-brand in December 2021. In a series of major projects such as 7,000 PCTC vessels for COSCO Shipping, CSSC Huahai, relying on its professional advantages in Ro-Ro equipment, has successfully delivered the equipment with high quality and efficiency and provided comprehensive technical support and after-sales service. Not only has it become a core partner in the supply chain of GSI’s Ro-Ro vessels, but it has also further consolidated bilateral cooperation foundation.
Leading Breakthroughs to Boost Cross-Strait Exchanges
The joint effort of CSSC Huahai and GSI not only demonstrates the remarkable progress of Chinese domestic high-end equipment in technologies such as intelligence and environmental protection, but also contributes to the interconnection across the Taiwan Strait. By integrating superior resources, the two parties have successfully delivered a RoPax-vessel with international competitiveness, providing new impetus for promoting the upgrade of the „Golden Channel“ shipping route and enhancing cross-strait shipping exchanges.
Looking ahead, CSSC Huahai will continue to be driven by innovation, increase R & D investment in the green and intelligent ship technologies and contribute the HUAHAI strength to the accelerated development of China’s shipbuilding industry.
