The world's largest container ship - "Mediterranean China" makes its maiden voyage to Xiamen Port

The total length of the "Mediterranean China" ship is 399.99 meters, the width is 61.5 meters, the deck area is close to 4 standard football fields, and the maximum number of container stacks can reach 25, which is equivalent to 22 floors. The ship is as tall as a building and can stack 24,116 standard containers, making it the largest container ship in the world. This giant ship is named after "China". It is developed and manufactured in China. It departs from China and executes the named route of "Silk Road Shipping".

During this visit to Xiamen Port, a total of 5,100 standard containers are expected to be loaded and unloaded. After completion, the "Mediterranean China" ship will carry LCD monitors and energy storage batteries. Groups, containers of various handicrafts, clothing, shoes and hats, pomelo and other products are bound for major global ports such as Tanjong Pelepas Port in Malaysia, Colombo Port in Sri Lanka, Felixstowe Port in the UK, Bremerhaven in Germany, and Rotterdam Port in the Netherlands. .

In order to ensure the smooth berthing operation of the "Mediterranean China" ship, Songyu Terminal has made full preparations - strengthened cooperation with relevant port units, shipping companies, agents and other units before the ship berths communication and coordination to ensure the smooth entry and exit of ships; strengthen the maintenance of quay cranes and on-site machinery to ensure that all types of equipment are in good condition and respond to emergencies at any time; optimize operating processes through lean management and other methods, improve operating efficiency, and fully guarantee The ship will depart tomorrow evening and sail away.

Xiamen Port Holding Group focuses on improving the level of port services, continues to expand and strengthen the port shipping economy, and attracts large container ships to frequently "check in". Since the beginning of this year, as the core operating area of ​​Xiamen Port serving ultra-large ships, Songyu Terminal has berthed 86 200,000-ton container ships.