Malta Freeport achieves record number of moves on mega vessel

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Malta Freeport Terminals performed a staggering 14,600 moves on the CMA CGM mega containership Palais Royal in a record-breaking feat for the facility.

The LNG-powered, 400-metre-long vessel – capable of carrying 23,000 TEU containers – sailed into Malta Freeport on December 6 and is currently en route to Marseilles – the headquarters of CMA CGM Group, the third largest shipping line in the world and also one of Malta Freeport’s shareholders.

Freeport CEO Alex Montebello said: “I am immensely...

https://mmf.org.mt/malta-freeport-achieves-record-number-of-moves-on-mega-vessel/

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