China Practices Offloading of Heavy Military Equipment by Civilian Ships Satellite images from August 25, 2026 captured commercial carrier-based cargo ships in Chinese landing exercises off Hainan Island (Image 1). These vessels complement the Amphibious Assault Ships (ALS) of the PLA Navy. Their carrying capacity is similar to one of the type 072 DC. After the Type 071, 072, 075 DCs deliver troops in the first wave and form a beachhead on the Taiwan coast, civilian ships will transport heavy equipment in the second wave. Unloading is possible directly on the beach without docks. In addition, they are able to work in conjunction with pontoon vehicles, including Shuiqiao-type landing barges (photo 2). maximum.

China Practices Offloading of Heavy Military Equipment by Civilian Ships Satellite images from August 25, 2026 captured commercial carrier-based cargo ships in Chinese landing exercises off Hainan Island (Image 1). These vessels complement the Amphibious Assault Ships (ALS) of the PLA Navy. Their carrying capacity is similar to one of the type 072 DC. After the Type 071, 072, 075 DCs deliver troops in the first wave and form a beachhead on the Taiwan coast, civilian ships will transport heavy equipment in the second wave. Unloading is possible directly on the beach without docks. In addition, they are able to work in conjunction with pontoon vehicles, including Shuiqiao-type landing barges (photo 2). maximum.