Thiruvananthapuram, June 9
In a historic feat, the world’s largest container ship MSC IRINA arrived at Adani Group's Vizhinjam International Seaport on Monday, which will be berthed till Tuesday.
This highlights Vizhinjam's capabilities in handling Ultra-Large Container Vessels (ULCVs).
The MSC IRINA — the world's largest container ship by TEU (Twenty-foot Equivalent Unit) capacity — boasts an impressive capacity of 24,346 TEUs, making it a formidable player in global shipping.
With a length of 399.9 metres and a width of 61.3 metres, the vessel is approximately four times longer than a standard FIFA-designated football field.
Designed specifically to facilitate the transportation of large volumes of containers between Asia and Europe, the MSC IRINA is pivotal in enhancing trade routes and logistics efficiency.
The monumental arrival marks a significant milestone for the seaport, which was dedicated to the nation by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on May 2.