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Port of Greenock handles largest container ship in its history

On 7 October, the Port of Greenock, located on the Firth of Clyde, which has been at the centre of Scotland’s maritime sector since 1876, welcomed the 300m long MSC Magnum VII, which has a capacity of 6,750 TEUs.

The 75,000-tonne container vessel arrived via Peel Ports Clydeport’s sister facility at the Port of Liverpool, before departing for Bristol the following day. The stopover saw the Clydeport team load boxes of spirits, which were destined for Le Harve in France.

“Containers are a big part of our offering at the Port of Greenock, so it was really special to welcome such an impressive vessel,” stated Jim McSporran, port director of Peel Ports Clydeport.

McSporran further added, “It’s another proud milestone for everyone at the port and reinforces the benefits of our central location, which makes us such a popular choice for customers looking to import and export their products into the UK and across Europe.”

MSC Magnum VII surpassed the 267-metre MSC Pohorje, which arrived in 2017 as the port’s biggest container vessel ever.





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