Wallenius Wilhelmsen Delivers First Shaper Class Vessel

Wilhelmsen. ARCTIC TERN will enter service immediately on routes between Asia and Europe and is expected to complete its first methanol bunkering shortly after delivery. The vessel marks a significant step in the company’s strategy to offer net-zero end-to-end shipping services by 2027. The Shaper Class series is named after migratory birds, with ARCTIC TERN inaugurating this tradition. Wallenius Wilhelmsen plans to introduce 14 vessels in total, with the last eight being larger at 234 metres and capable of carrying up to 12,100 cars, setting a new record for car carrier capacity.