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Biggest megaship carries more than 19,600 boxes
Another giant on its way.
On its maiden voyage from Asia to Europe, the hitherto biggest ultra large container vessel "HMM" Algeciras carries 19,621 teu, which is a record load. The total capacity of the ship is higher, though. At maximum capacity, the ship can carry slightly more teu than its predecessor "MSC Gülsün": 23,964 teu versus 23,756 teu.
The South Korean vessel was completed at Daewoo Shipping & Marine Engineering’s Okpo shipyard on 24 April 2020. It is some 400 m long and 61 m wide. On Wednesday 3 June, "HMM Algeciras" will call on Rotterdam during its maiden voyage. (mw)