China Launches New Sea Route for Exporting Chinese Brand New Energy Vehicles

The People's Republic of China has inaugurated a new sea route for exporting Chinese brand new energy vehicles (NEVs) to the Middle East. The Panama-flagged cargo ship "Forest Glory" left Wenzhou Port in east China's Zhejiang Province for Dubai on Monday, carrying 400 Chinese-brand NEVs. This marks the official launch of the new sea route from Wenzhou to the Middle East, which is also the first dedicated route opened by the Wenzhou Port Authority for the transportation of assembled vehicles on NIE by ro-ro. The journey will take about 23 days in total, with the ship stopping in Guangzhou, Guangdong Province, southern China, before arriving in Dubai.

Key Takeaways:

• The new sea route is dedicated to transporting assembled vehicles on NIE by ro-ro and is the first of its kind to be opened by the Wenzhou Port Authority.
• The route will significantly increase the cargo turnover of Wenzhou Port and expand the network of foreign trade routes passing through it.
• The export of Chinese brand new energy vehicles to the Middle East is expected to increase with the opening of this new route.
• China's new energy vehicle exports witnessed a substantial growth of 75.2 percent year-on-year to 1.06 million units in the first half of 2025.
• Over the past decade, Chinese automobiles have been exported to more than 70 countries and regions around the world.

Statistics:

• The cargo ship "Forest Glory" is carrying 400 Chinese-brand NEVs on its maiden voyage to Dubai.
• The journey will take about 23 days in total, with the ship stopping in Guangzhou, Guangdong Province, southern China, before arriving in Dubai.
• China's NVEH exports soared 75.2 percent year-on-year to 1.06 million units in the first half of 2025.

Sources:

• State Council News HANGZHOU, Sept. 15 (Xinhua)
• China Association of Automobile Manufacturers