THE world's biggest box ship, the Liberian flagged 24,346-TEU MSC Irina, docked at Vizhinjam International Seaport recently, marking a historic moment for Indian maritime history, reports Delhi's Business Today.
This is the vessel's maiden visit to a South Asian port, and its arrival signals Vizhinjam's readiness to host the biggest names in global shipping.
The MSC IRINA, recognised as the world's largest container ship by TEU capacity, was slated to remain berthed at Vizhinjam until June 10. This milestone comes just weeks after Prime Minister Narendra Modi officially dedicated the port to the nation on May 2.
The ship stretches 399.9 metres in length and 61.3 metres in width - nearly four times the length of a standard football field and destined to ply the Asia-Europe trade.
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This is the vessel's maiden visit to a South Asian port, and its arrival signals Vizhinjam's readiness to host the biggest names in global shipping.
The MSC IRINA, recognised as the world's largest container ship by TEU capacity, was slated to remain berthed at Vizhinjam until June 10. This milestone comes just weeks after Prime Minister Narendra Modi officially dedicated the port to the nation on May 2.
The ship stretches 399.9 metres in length and 61.3 metres in width - nearly four times the length of a standard football field and destined to ply the Asia-Europe trade.
SeaNews Turkey
