Reviews & Ratings for the San-Raphael-Maersk

Santos, Brazil, the bustling heart of South America’s shipping industry, is grappling with severe fog, significantly impacting container shipments. This challenging weather event has compounded the issues faced by shippers, including customs delays and ongoing labor disputes between terminal operators and dockworkers. According to Codesp, Santos' port authority, the entrance channel was shut down on Monday starting at 2:45 a.m. EST, only resuming operations at 1:30 p.m. EST. As a result, 11 vessels, including four container ships, experienced hold-ups. Notably affected were two Hamburg Sud container vessels: the CAP San Raphael, boasting a capacity of 9,814 TEUs, and the Fernão de Magalhães, which can carry 3,765 TEUs. Departures from the Tecon Santos terminal, operated by Santos Brasil, were delayed by as much as nine hours due to the dense fog conditions.

On June 27, 2023, Hamburg Süd celebrated the christening of its latest container ship, the 'Cap San Raphael', in a glittering ceremony held at the Burchardkai Terminal, Port of Hamburg. The event attracted around 700 distinguished guests, highlighting the significance of this new addition to the fleet. Ingeborg Schäuble, notable for her previous role as Chair of the German Welthungerhilfe and spouse of German Finance Minister Dr. Wolfgang Schäuble, served as the ship's Sponsor. Noteworthy attendees included Dr. h. c. August Oetker, chairman of the Advisory Board of the Oetker Group, and Frank Horch, the Hamburg Senator for Economic Affairs. The 'Cap San Raphael' is one of six advanced container vessels crafted by Hyundai Heavy Industries at their Ulsan shipyard, reinforcing Hamburg Süd's expansive capabilities. Currently, this impressive vessel, along with its sister ships, operates in the vital liner service linking Europe with the East Coast of South America. This latest generation of the Cap San class boasts a remarkable nominal slot capacity of 9,600 TEU, making them the largest vessels in the Hamburg Süd fleet. Notably, with 2,100 reefer slots, the 'Cap San Raphael' holds the distinction of having the largest reefer capacity in the world, showcasing Hamburg Süd's strength in the transportation of temperature-sensitive goods.