inaugural stopover, maritime : HAROPA PORT welcomes the world's largest ro-ro vessel

Freshly launched from the China’s shipyards, the ro-ro vessel Anji Ansheng made its inaugural call at Le Havre on June 28, 2025. With a record capacity of 9,500 vehicles, it stands out as the largest ro-ro ship ever built and the biggest vessel received by HAROPA PORT, confirming the port’s ability to accommodate and handle ships of this scale.

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Inaugurated in May by SAIC Anji Logistics Co., Ltd, a subsidiary of SAIC Motor Corporation Limited, the Anji Ansheng impresses with its dimensions: at 228 meters long and 37.8 meters wide, it can transport up to 9,500 vehicles, surpassing the previous capacity record of 9,200.

The ship is equipped with a real-time energy management system and is pre-fitted to operate on methanol, marking a turning point towards more environmentally-friendly maritime operations.

Its sister ship, the SAIC Anji Splendor, opened the way on June 13. Both vessels are consigned by COSCO Shipping France.

Le Havre: a port tailored for excellence

This new call further confirms and strengthens HAROPA PORT’s strategic position as a major logistics hub for automotive trade between Asia and Europe. It also highlights the port’s expertise in managing large-scale vessels.

During the stopover, 1,219 vehicles were unloaded by the Ro-Ro terminal's specialized teams.