The 24,188-TEU container ship “OOCL Piraeus” arrived at the Port of Piraeus, the largest port in Greece. The port authorities welcomed the nearly 400-meter-long container ship with a “water salute” for its initial call at the port.
Mr. Zhang Anming, Director of the Board and President of COSCO SHIPPING Piraeus Terminal Single Member S.A. (PCT), said during the welcome ceremony that the arrival of “OOCL Piraeus” demonstrates that the Port of Piraeus has become a significant connection to the new trade route connecting Asia, Europe and Africa.
Dean Russel, representative of the shipowner Orient Overseas Container Line (OOCL), said that the company’s significant investment in building such a massive container ship reflects their strong belief in the growth and future of global trade, particularly along the East-West trade route. OOCL is a member of COSCO SHIPPING.
With an overall length of 399.9 meters and a molded width of 61.3 meters, “OOCL Piraeus” has a nominal container capacity of 24,188 TEUs, making it one of the largest container ships in the world. On June 10, the ship embarked on its inaugural voyage from Shanghai and commenced its official service on international routes. The voyage is anticipated to span 84 days, including stops at 13 different ports.
