HONG Kong's Orient Overseas Container Line Ltd (OOCL), unit of COSCO, has named its inaugural 16,828 TEU container vessel, the 'OOCL Bauhinia,' during a ceremony at the Dalian COSCO KHI Ship Engineering Co, Ltd (DACKS) shipyard.
This vessel marks the first of ten new ships in the 16,000 TEU category ordered by OOCL, showcasing the company's commitment to innovation in container shipping, reports London's Logistics Manager.
The oocl Bauhinia is part of a new series of vessels named after flowers, with 'Bauhinia' holding particular significance as it is the city flower of Hong Kong - an integral part of OOCL's heritage over the past 55 years.
The naming celebrates the company's deep-rooted relationship with Hong Kong, a major global maritime hub known for its pivotal role in the shipping industry.
The vessel is engineered to navigate the newly expanded locks of the Panama Canal, allowing for greater operational flexibility.
As a next-generation NeoPanamax container ship, it adheres to stringent environmental regulations, setting industry benchmarks in environmental design, energy efficiency, digital intelligence, safety, and onboard comfort through advanced technologies.
The OOCL Bauhinia is set to join the Trans-Pacific Trade PCC1 service, establishing connections between Asia and the US West Coast with a round-trip that includes ports in Ningbo, Shanghai, Pusan, and Long Beach over a 42-day schedule.
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This vessel marks the first of ten new ships in the 16,000 TEU category ordered by OOCL, showcasing the company's commitment to innovation in container shipping, reports London's Logistics Manager.
The oocl Bauhinia is part of a new series of vessels named after flowers, with 'Bauhinia' holding particular significance as it is the city flower of Hong Kong - an integral part of OOCL's heritage over the past 55 years.
The naming celebrates the company's deep-rooted relationship with Hong Kong, a major global maritime hub known for its pivotal role in the shipping industry.
The vessel is engineered to navigate the newly expanded locks of the Panama Canal, allowing for greater operational flexibility.
As a next-generation NeoPanamax container ship, it adheres to stringent environmental regulations, setting industry benchmarks in environmental design, energy efficiency, digital intelligence, safety, and onboard comfort through advanced technologies.
The OOCL Bauhinia is set to join the Trans-Pacific Trade PCC1 service, establishing connections between Asia and the US West Coast with a round-trip that includes ports in Ningbo, Shanghai, Pusan, and Long Beach over a 42-day schedule.
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