What happened
BYD bought the world's largest car carrier last year, according to Electrek.
That vessel, the BYD "Shenzhen," set sail on its first voyage with 9,200 parking spots, a capacity the report describes as enough to fill 20 football fields.
The Chinese car brand is now ordering 10 more such ships as it sets its sights on Europe and North America.
Why it matters
The order suggests BYD is investing in the logistics needed to move vehicles at scale into overseas markets rather than relying only on third-party shipping.
Owning more of its own transport capacity could give BYD greater control over how and when its cars reach distant buyers, which matters as it pursues Europe and North America.
Key facts
BYD bought the world's largest car carrier last year.
The BYD "Shenzhen" set sail on its first voyage with 9,200 parking spots.
The ship's capacity is described as enough to fill 20 football fields.
BYD is ordering 10 more carriers.
BYD is setting its sights on Europe and North America.
What to watch next
Whether BYD confirms delivery timelines or the routes the additional carriers will serve, details not included in the source material.
How the expansion of BYD's own shipping fleet affects its overseas sales push in Europe and North America.