World's largest containership in Malta on December 26

CMA CGM Group’s vessel ‘MARCO Polo’, the world’s largest containership, has begun its first voyage from China to Europe, visiting Malta Freeport on boxing day.

8 November 2012, 12:00am
by Karl Stagno-Navarra

1 min read

Gigantic: The CMA CGM Marco Polo

Considered as the 'symbol of the pioneer spirit' of the CMA CGM Group, the new 16 000 TEU vessel, owned by CMA CGM, has sailed out Ningbo in China and is set to travel all the way to Europe.

Flying a United Kingdom Flag, the 'Marco Polo' will enter Malta Freeport on boxing day, December 26.

Built by DSME (Daewoo Shipbuilding and Marine Engineering) in South Korea, the giant ship displays exceptional dimensions: 396 m long, 54 m wide, with a draft of 16 m.

It is the first of a series of three 16 000 TEU vessels, that will all be named after great explorers. The delivery of the two next vessels is expected in 2013.

The ship is equipped with all the latest environmental technologies.