Today the Grimaldi group has taken delivery of the Grande Shanghai, first of ten Pure Car & Truck units Latest generation carriers (PCTC) commissioned from China's China Merchants Heavy Industries Jiangsu ( of 27 October 2022 and 23 January 2023). Of these, the first five ships are capable of 9,000 CEU, while the next five will offer a capacity equal to 9,800 CEU. After Greater Tianjin taken over at the beginning of August, the Greater Shanghai is The second unit of the Italian shipping group's fleet to have obtained the Ammonia Ready notation from the Italian Registry Naval (RINA) which certifies that it can be converted the use of ammonia as a zero-zero alternative fuel carbon emissions. The ship is 220 meters long and 38 meters wide meters, has a gross tonnage of 91,611 tons and a speed cruising speed of 18 knots. On its 14 decks it can carry both electric vehicles and those powered by fossil fuels. The Great Shanghai also got classy notations Green Plus, Green Star 3, Comfort Vibration and Comfort Noise Port.

In addition, the Greater Shanghai is equipped with mega lithium batteries with a total capacity of 5 MWh and can receive electricity from shore during port stops in the airports equipped with the necessary infrastructure by eliminating emissions. The ship is equipped with technologies for optimization including 2,500 square meters of solar panels, paints to reduce drag and smart ventilation and air conditioning control. The electronically controlled motor is equipped with Exhaust gas treatment to reduce oxide emissions sulphur (SOx) and particulate matter (PM) systems, and a reduction system selective catalytic of nitrogen oxides (NOx) below levels TIER III. Further technological innovations that contribute to further reduce their environmental impact include a system of Air Lubrication, an optimized hull design, and an innovative Rudder called Gate Rudder installed for the first time on ships PCTC, consisting of two foil blades positioned on the sides of the propeller that improve propulsion efficiency and maneuverability.

Greater Shanghai will be used to upgrade Grimaldi services dedicated to the transport of vehicles between Asia Eastern and Northern Europe. The other 15 PCTC Ammonia units Ready currently under construction for the shipowner group Neapolitan aircraft, to be delivered between 2025 and 2027, will be used on connections dedicated to the Asian market.