World’s largest container ship docks in southern Vietnam
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A giant container vessel arrived at Cai Mep International Terminal in Vietnam’s southern region Monday, helping mark the port on the world’s shipping map.
The 194,000-DWT Margrethe Maersk of 399 meters long of the world’s biggest container ship family was built in 2015 and is owned by Denmark’s Maersk Line. The vessel can carry 18,300 TEU (twenty-foot equivalent unit).
Cai Mep in the southern province of Ba Ria-Vung Tau is now among the world’s 19 ports which can accommodate Triple-E class container ships of more than 18,000 TEU.
Vietnamese transport officials said the arrival marked “a milestone” in the country’s shipping history as they aim to develop Cai Mep into a transit port for cargo shipping between Asia and northern Europe.
Questions & Answers
Q.What is the significance of the Margrethe Maersk calling at Cai Mep International Terminal?
What is the significance of the Margrethe Maersk calling at Cai Mep International Terminal?
The arrival of the Margrethe Maersk marks Cai Mep as one of only 19 global ports capable of accommodating Triple-E class container ships. This is seen as a milestone in Vietnam's shipping history.
Q.Who owns the Margrethe Maersk container vessel mentioned in the article?
Who owns the Margrethe Maersk container vessel mentioned in the article?
The Margrethe Maersk, a 194,000-DWT vessel belonging to the world's biggest container ship family, is owned by Denmark's Maersk Line. It was built in 2015.
Q.What are the Vietnamese transport officials' ambitions for the Cai Mep terminal?
What are the Vietnamese transport officials' ambitions for the Cai Mep terminal?
Vietnamese transport officials aim to develop Cai Mep into a significant transit port. Their goal is for it to facilitate cargo shipping routes between Asia and northern Europe.
Q.How large is the Margrethe Maersk in terms of its container capacity?
How large is the Margrethe Maersk in terms of its container capacity?
The Margrethe Maersk is a 399-meter long vessel, which can carry 18,300 TEU. It is part of the world's biggest container ship family.
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