Yang Shi Wang·2025-05-16 03:27Group 1 - Since 2025, multiple Chinese independent automotive brands have intensified their overseas market strategies by investing in their own ocean transport fleets, indicating a significant shift in their international expansion approach [1][6] - SAIC Group has launched a 9,500-vehicle capacity roll-on/roll-off ship named "Anji Ansheng," which is one of the largest car transport ships, with a maximum speed of 19 knots [1][3] - BYD has also delivered a roll-on/roll-off ship named "Shenzhen," with plans to operate a total of eight such vessels by the end of 2025, having already transported over 25,000 new energy vehicles overseas in the first quarter of 2025 [3][5] Group 2 - Chery has initiated its first ocean transport ship to Europe, with plans for additional vessels to follow, while GAC has partnered with China Merchants to ensure stable shipping capacity for vehicle exports [5][12] - In the first four months of 2025, China's automobile exports reached 1.937 million units, a year-on-year increase of 6%, with new energy vehicle exports alone growing by 52.6% to 642,000 units [8][10] - The growth in China's automobile exports is attributed to breakthroughs in technology, supply chains, and logistics, enhancing the industry's resilience and global reach [10][12]