Europe’s multimodal logistics providers CLdN on Tuesday (22 September) announced it has placed an order for two new 6,700 lane-metre RoRo vessels with HD Hyundai Heavy Industries (HD Hyundai HI). Construction of the new vessels is set to begin towards the beginning of 2028, with delivery scheduled for mid-2029. “The ships will be the 15th and 16th vessels ordered by CLdN from the South Korean shipbuilder over the past 10 years,” the company said on its website. The new vessels will be dual-fuel capable, able to run on standard marine diesel or LNG, and will be built with space reserved for the future addition of larger electric shaft generators and batteries as the technology matures. While fuel consumption per vessel is expected to be similar to that of CLdN’s existing 5,000 lane-metre class ships, the increased cargo capacity of the new vessels is expected to deliver 30 to 40% better fuel efficiency per tonne-kilometre of cargo carried making the vessels the most fuel-efficient RoRo ships in the world. The new vessels are designed with one additional deck and increased ground space compared to CLdN’s existing 5,000 lane-metre class ships, with a configuration specifically adapted for trailer cargo. “The addition of these vessels to CLdN’s fleet will ensure customers benefit from an even broader range of shipping options via CLdN’s extensive fleet of RoRo and container vessels,” the company said.   Photo credit: CLdN Published: 24 September, 2026