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King Abdullah Port welcomes back MSC giga container vessel

King Abdullah Port recently welcomed MSC Irina, the world’s joint-largest cargo ship with a capacity of 24,346 TEUs.

Earlier, the port handled the same container ship for the first time in May 2023, further solidifying its position as a major trade hub at the crossroads of three continents.

Furthermore, the port welcomed two of the world’s largest cargo ships, MSC Tessa and MSC Gemma. These vessels, each measuring a staggering 399.9 meters in length and 61.5 meters in width, have a capacity of 24,116 TEUs.

The arrival of these ships, including MSC Irina, demonstrates the port’s ability to meet the most rigorous demands of the shipping industry.

Benefiting from its strategic location, operational excellence, and immense capabilities, including state-of-the-art infrastructure and an 18-meter-deep water draft, King Abdullah Port is well-equipped to effectively handle not only the current mega-sized ships but also those anticipated in the future, according to the port.

Jay New, the CEO of King Abdullah Port stated, “the port’s success is reaching unprecedented heights, we are prioritizing infrastructure development, consistently investing in physical expansion to accommodate larger vessels, increase handling capacity, and enhancing operational efficiency.”





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