MANILA's International Container Terminal Services, Inc's (ICTSI) business unit operating the Mexico's Specialised Container Terminal 2 in the Port of Manzanillo, Contecon manzanillo (CMSA), hit a new milestone with its handling of 14,400 TEU during the recent call of the CMA CGM vessel APL Vanda.
The achievement not only underscores the growing importance of the port, but also confirms Contecon Manzanillo's ability to handle the mega ships that have started to arrive on the shores of the Latin American Pacific.
Handling a total of 14,400 TEU within 7,800 moves, CMSA's operation on the APL Vanda broke Mexico's port industry record for a single vessel operation.
'The operation on the APL Vanda, with more than 14,400 TEU, is a historic milestone for Contecon Manzanillo and the entire Mexican port community. It reaffirms our capability to handle mega ships and large volumes per vessel call, and consolidates the confidence of our customers, with whom we jointly support the development and growth of Mexico,' said Jose Antonio Contreras, CMSA chief executive.
APL Vanda, which sails under CMA CGM's Asia Central South America service, is the second vessel with 400-metre length overall to arrive at the Port of Manzanillo following the arrival of CMA CGM Alexander von Humboldt last August. It is also currently the largest vessel to dock at the port and has a capacity of 17,292 TEU.
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The achievement not only underscores the growing importance of the port, but also confirms Contecon Manzanillo's ability to handle the mega ships that have started to arrive on the shores of the Latin American Pacific.
Handling a total of 14,400 TEU within 7,800 moves, CMSA's operation on the APL Vanda broke Mexico's port industry record for a single vessel operation.
'The operation on the APL Vanda, with more than 14,400 TEU, is a historic milestone for Contecon Manzanillo and the entire Mexican port community. It reaffirms our capability to handle mega ships and large volumes per vessel call, and consolidates the confidence of our customers, with whom we jointly support the development and growth of Mexico,' said Jose Antonio Contreras, CMSA chief executive.
APL Vanda, which sails under CMA CGM's Asia Central South America service, is the second vessel with 400-metre length overall to arrive at the Port of Manzanillo following the arrival of CMA CGM Alexander von Humboldt last August. It is also currently the largest vessel to dock at the port and has a capacity of 17,292 TEU.
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