Port of Wilmington recently informed that ultra-large container ships will find it easier to reach the port, as an air draft over the Cape Fear River has been increased to 212 feet. Specifically, vessels with a carrying capacity of 14.000 TEUs will navigate safely and more efficiently to Wilmington.
Responsible for the four-month project was Duke Energy, which upgraded the transmission towers in the Cape Fear River and replaced the already existed lines.
Following the project’s establishment, the...
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