How many ships does BYD have?

BYD currently operates 8 car carriers (PCTC) of its own with a combined 64,800 CEU. According to media reports, 10 more ships of 9,200 CEU each are on order.

Which German ports do BYD ships call at?

In Germany, BYD ships mainly call at Wilhelmshaven and previously also at Bremerhaven. Most recently, BYD Changzhou called at Wilhelmshaven on 16 Oct 2026.

How many cars does a BYD ship carry?

BYD's ships offer 7,000 or 9,200 CEU (standard car slots). Depending on the vehicle mix they carry roughly 5,000 to 7,300 cars per voyage.

Where is the BYD Explorer No. 1 right now?

At anchor off Singapore, then Ningbo, ETA 2 Nov 2026.

How up to date are the positions?

Positions come from AIS reports (aisstream.io) and are queried every 30 minutes. On the high seas there is often no reception; the position is then estimated along the sea route and marked as estimated.

When does the next BYD ship arrive in United Kingdom?

Portbury (Bristol)

No BYD ship has announced Portbury (Bristol) right now. The BYD Changzhou was last in Zeebrugge on 13 Oct.

Portbury (Bristol) is 282 km from the centre of the country as the crow flies. Also within reach: Southampton (347 km), Zeebrugge (460 km).

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When does the next BYD ship arrive in United Kingdom?

Portbury (Bristol)

No BYD ship has announced Portbury (Bristol) right now. The BYD Changzhou was last in Zeebrugge on 13 Oct.

Portbury (Bristol) is 282 km from the centre of the country as the crow flies. Also within reach: Southampton (347 km), Zeebrugge (460 km).

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Where the BYD fleet is right now

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Every BYD car carrier with position, route and destination. Dashed: the route ahead; dotted: legs reconstructed from the sea route.

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Next arrivals worldwide

Arrival	Ship	Port	Basis
31 Oct	BYD CHANGSHAGuangzhou Nansha	Guangzhou Nansha, China	per AIS
2 Nov	BYD EXPLORER NO.1Ningbo	Ningbo, China	per AIS
c. 3 Nov	BYD JINANMotril	Motril, Spain	forecast
8 Nov	BYD XI'ANGuangzhou Nansha	Guangzhou Nansha, China	per AIS
16 Nov	BYD CHANGZHOUSingapore	Singapore, Singapore	per AIS

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Frequently asked questions

When does the next BYD ship arrive in United Kingdom?: No BYD ship has announced Portbury (Bristol) right now.
How many ships does BYD have?: BYD currently operates 8 car carriers (PCTC) of its own with a combined 64,800 CEU. According to media reports, 10 more ships of 9,200 CEU each are on order.
Which German ports do BYD ships call at?: In Germany, BYD ships mainly call at Wilhelmshaven and previously also at Bremerhaven. Most recently, BYD Changzhou called at Wilhelmshaven on 16 Oct 2026.
How many cars does a BYD ship carry?: BYD's ships offer 7,000 or 9,200 CEU (standard car slots). Depending on the vehicle mix they carry roughly 5,000 to 7,300 cars per voyage.
Where is the BYD Explorer No. 1 right now?: At anchor off Singapore, then Ningbo, ETA 2 Nov 2026.
How up to date are the positions?: Positions come from AIS reports (aisstream.io) and are queried every 30 minutes. On the high seas there is often no reception; the position is then estimated along the sea route and marked as estimated.

As of 30 Oct, 10:51 UTC