Discover the Kmtc-Mundra: Ratings & Maritime News

On Monday, a monumental milestone was achieved as one of the largest cargo vessels in the world, the MV MSC Portugal, made its entrance into the Mombasa port. This event marks a successful outcome of the recent expansion efforts at the port. Enthusiastic locals gathered along the Likoni ferry crossing, eager to witness the impressive MV MSC Portugal navigate the channel into the Kilindini Harbour. As reported by the Kenya Ports Authority (KPA), the ship's safe passage—carrying a staggering 6,000 twenty-foot containers—demonstrates that Mombasa port has ascended to the ranks of world-class maritime facilities. Spanning a length comparable to three football fields, this vessel is noted as the longest container ship ever to dock at Mombasa. The ship's journey into the harbour was expertly piloted by William Ruto, the Operations General Manager of the port. Weighing in at 74,962 tonnes and featuring a draft of 24.6 metres, the MV MSC Portugal displaces an impressive 14.518 metres of water as it travels through the waters. For more information, visit: https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/article/2001279038/cheers-as-largest-container-ship-sails-into-mombasa-port.

In a noteworthy transaction, a fleet encompassing several ships, including the Hanjin Shenzhen, has been sold en bloc to South Korean buyers for approximately $12.10 million per vessel. This strategic deal highlights the ongoing activity within the shipping industry and underscores the continued interest in acquiring maritime assets.

Two vessels from Hanjin Shipping are scheduled to make their way to the Port of New York and New Jersey in October. The Hanjin Chongqing will be making its entry, while the Hanjin Miami, which recently departed from Busan, is also en route to this bustling shipping hub. This increase in shipping activity highlights the ongoing importance of the Port of New York and New Jersey in global maritime trade.