DP World Southampton Handles Largest Container Ship Ever

DP World Southampton welcomed recently (18 August 2008) the CMA-CGM Orfeo, setting a new record as the largest declared container ship to call at Southampton in the terminal’s history.

The CMA-CGM Orfeo with a capacity of 9,661 TEU, a gross tonnage of 111,200 tonnes and a length of 350 metres arrived at DP World Southampton at 1600 hrs.  During the vessel’s visit the traditional plaque exchange ceremony took place between Artur Emmanuel Lukanowski (vessel’s master), Campbell Mason (DP World Southampton’s Managing Director) and Steven Young (ABP’s Deputy Port Manager).

Talking about the vessel’s visit, Campbell Mason, said:

“I was delighted to be able to personally welcome the CMA-CGM Orfeo, her Master and her crew to the terminal.  With an impressive weight of 111,200 gross tonnes, a total capacity of 9,661 TEU and an overall length of 350 metres, she has set a new record for the largest vessel handled on the terminal. 

The CMA-CGM Orfeo reflects the industry trend toward ever larger ships and with the recent commissioning of the terminal’s first two super post-panamax cranes, and an additional two super post-panamax cranes scheduled to arrive next summer, we are well positioned to meet that growth.”