CMA CGM Routes New Giant Containership Through the Suez Canal

CMA CGM Routes New Giant Containership Through the Suez Canal

The Suez Canal Authority is highlighting the passage of a new ultra-large containership through the Red Sea and Canal. It is part of its continuing e...

Suez Canal welcomes largest LNG-powered container ship CMA CGM GRAND PALAIS

The Suez Canal Authority has welcomed the first transit of the CMA CGM GRAND PALAIS, the world’s largest LNG-powered container vessel. The ship passed through the canal on its maiden voyage, sailing from Singapore to Malta as part of a Mediterranean–Far East service operated by CMA CGM. Largest LNG container ship The vessel measures: 400 meters in length 61 meters beam Capacity of 23,876 TEU Tonnage of 240,000 tons It is currently the largest c…

Suez Canal sees transit of one of world’s largest ships

The Suez Canal Authority announced the passage of the giant container ship CMA CGM Grand Palais during its maiden transit through the canal. The vessel, operated by CMA CGM, is among the largest container ships powered by liquefied natural gas. It joined the southbound convoy after crossing the Bab al-Mandeb Strait, sailing from Singapore toward Malta. The ship measures about 400 meters in length and 61 meters in width, with a capacity of 23,876…