New ACL series advances con-ro concept

摘要

Dubbed the G4 class, denoting the North Atlantic ro-ro pioneer's fourth generation of thoroughbreds, the nascent series signals a major advance in con-ro design technology as well as in capability and performance.The order underscores the level of commitment by Atlantic Container Line (ACL)'s parent Grimaldi to investment coloured by innovation, as the guintet embodies a new type of configuration providing for 3,800TEU containers plus 28,900m2 of ro-ro stowage. The G4s will be larger and slightly faster, yet more fuel efficient and environmentally compliant, than their predecessors. The construction award to Hudong-Zhonghua Shipbuilding of Shanghai attests to China's growing prowess and strategic intent as regards the production of tailor-made, quality tonnage.