MSC-owned Global Car Carriers (GCC) has placed an order for 12 LNG dual-fuel Pure Car and Truck Carriers (PCTCs) at three Chinese shipyards. The order includes six 8,600-CEU vessels at China Merchants Yizheng, two 8,600-CEU and two 7,000-CEU vessels at China Merchants Weihai, and two 7,000-CEU vessels at Guangzhou Shipyard International. Deliveries are scheduled between 2028 and 2030. This newbuilding program will expand GCC’s fleet from 20 trading vessels to 32, with large Panamax and deep-sea PCTCs comprising the majority. The initiative represents MSC’s continued diversification beyond container shipping, complementing its investments in VLCC assets through Sinokor and its extensive container fleet. The timing of the order coincides with a resurgence in PCTC ordering in 2026, despite concerns over future overcapacity and a heavy delivery pipeline. The new vessels will feature advanced specifications such as LNG dual-fuel propulsion, battery-hybrid systems, alternative-fuel readiness, and increased High & Heavy cargo capacity. GCC’s program also reinforces the dominant role of Chinese shipbuilders in global PCTC construction.