Grande Shanghai wins the Shippax RoRo Award 2026

A new international honour for the Grimaldi Group: its innovative Pure Car and Truck Carrier (PCTC) Grande Shanghai has won the prestigious Shippax RoRo Award 2026. The award was presented during the Shippax Ferry Conference 2026, held on board GNV’s Rhapsody from 5 to 7 May.

Launched in 1996, the Shippax Awards recognize innovative solutions in newly delivered ro-pax ferries, ro-ro vessels and high-speed ferries. The jury evaluates each candidate through technical assessments, onboard visits and in-depth research.

The Grande Shanghai was designed in collaboration with Knud E. Hansen and built by China Merchants Heavy Industries Jiangsu. The award was received jointly by the Grimaldi Group, the Danish naval architect and the shipyard, acknowledging the successful collaboration behind the development of this vessel.

As the first of a series of ten next-generation vessels, the Grande Shanghai combines extraordinary transport capacity with advanced sustainable technologies. As highlighted by the Shippax jury, the vessel represents “a milestone in terms of Pure Car & Truck Carrier design standards, reducing fuel consumption per transported CEU by up to 50 percent through the combination of enormous capacity with various sustainable technologies, including a battery pack, shore power connection and a silicon-based hull coating to reduce resistance. Moreover, her ammonia-readiness enables the Grande Shanghai to apply even more sustainable fuel solutions once they become available during her lifespan.”

Receiving this prestigious recognition further confirms the Grimaldi Group’s commitment to innovation and sustainability, supporting the transition towards more efficient and environmentally responsible maritime transport.