Evergreen docks 8,500-TEUer at Port of Wilmington, North Carolina
WILMINGTON, North Carolina, is welcoming a steady stream of big postpanamax vessels since the widened Panama Canal opened in June.
A recent arrival at the Port of Wilmington was the 8,500-TEU Evergreen Ever Laden, which is now the biggest ship ever to call at the port.
"Our recently expanded capabilities and characteristics make us one of the most appealing ports in the US Southeast," said port executive director Paul Cozza.
"We continue to prove we are big ship ready and are excited that container carriers, like Evergreen, recognise the advantages North Carolina has to offer," he said.
This milestone visit follows the recent return of intermodal rail service to the North Carolina ports and the completion of the turning basin at the Port of Wilmington.
The turning basin project included the removal of an existing bulk pier and dredging along the port's side of the Cape Fear River to expand the turning basin from 1,200 feet to 1,400 feet.
This expansion will typically accommodate vessels in the 8,000 to 10,000-TEU range, depending on the vessel's profile.
"We are aggressively working to grow our business through our container volumes," said chief commercial officer Greg Fennell.
"Container carriers see that we offer a sizable savings opportunity and a vast market to support their growth."
WILMINGTON, North Carolina, is welcoming a steady stream of big postpanamax vessels since the widened Panama Canal opened in June.
A recent arrival at the Port of Wilmington was the 8,500-TEU Evergreen Ever Laden, which is now the biggest ship ever to call at the port.
"Our recently expanded capabilities and characteristics make us one of the most appealing ports in the US Southeast," said port executive director Paul Cozza.
"We continue to prove we are big ship ready and are excited that container carriers, like Evergreen, recognise the advantages North Carolina has to offer," he said.
This milestone visit follows the recent return of intermodal rail service to the North Carolina ports and the completion of the turning basin at the Port of Wilmington.
The turning basin project included the removal of an existing bulk pier and dredging along the port's side of the Cape Fear River to expand the turning basin from 1,200 feet to 1,400 feet.
This expansion will typically accommodate vessels in the 8,000 to 10,000-TEU range, depending on the vessel's profile.
"We are aggressively working to grow our business through our container volumes," said chief commercial officer Greg Fennell.
"Container carriers see that we offer a sizable savings opportunity and a vast market to support their growth."