Eastern Pacific Shipping (EPS) is pleased to announce the delivery of ‘RS Atlantico’, marking a significant milestone in its collaboration with European logistics and shipping group Suardiaz, representing a new chapter in a relationship that has been built over recent years, underpinned by a shared commitment to decarbonising shipping whilst maintaining quality, innovation and excellence in vehicle transportation.
As the first mid-sized 5,500 CEU PCTC developed through collaboration between EPS and Suardiaz, RS Atlantico has been tailored to meet specific customer requirements while supporting the maritime industry’s transition towards more efficient and sustainable vessel operations. The vessel is an LNG dual-fuel PCTC and the lead vessel in its series. RS Atlantico is EPS’s first newbuilding which is chartered to Suardiaz, reflecting the growing depth of cooperation between the two companies and their shared confidence in the future of the automotive logistics sector. RS Atlantico is EPS’s first mid-sized PCTC newbuilding from Xiamen shipyard, which is part of the Fujian Chuanzheng Shipbuilding group in China.
Thomas Preben Hansen, EPS Commercial Director, Containers/PCTC, said: “RS Atlantico is a testament to the enduring relationship between EPS and Suardiaz, built on mutual trust, aligned ambitions and a track record of successful collaboration. Over the years, our organisations have worked closely together to deliver safe, reliable and efficient transportation solutions. The delivery of RS Atlantico further strengthens that partnership and demonstrates what can be achieved when like-minded companies work together with a shared vision.”
For Suardiaz, the addition of RS Atlantico reinforces its commitment to providing sustainable transport services to automotive customers across its network. The project has been made possible through close collaboration between the teams at EPS, Suardiaz, the shipyard and industry partners, who worked collectively to bring the vessel from concept to delivery.
Marcos Duato, Suardiaz Shipping Lines Director, added: “RS Atlantico marks an important milestone in the renewal and growth of our fleet. Its LNG propulsion reflects our commitment to more efficient and sustainable shipping, while strengthening our ability to meet our customers’ evolving needs. This is largely the result of a long-standing and close collaboration with EPS, combining our shared expertise and commitment to delivering a vessel that meets the highest operational standards.”
Image: ‘RS Atlantico’ (source: Eastern Pacific Shipping)
