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The Art of Stevedore

on May 07, 2016

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MSC Irina: The World’s Largest Container Ship can hold '1.17 billion bananas'

The world of container shipping is a never-ending race to build bigger, more efficient, and more environmentally friendly vessels. And right now, the undisputed champion is MSC Irina—a true giant of the seas. Operated by Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC), the Irina is officially the largest container ship in the world, boasting an unbelievable capacity of 24,346 TEUs (twenty-foot equivalent units). But what does that actually mean? Let’s break it down and see just how vast this ship is, why it matters, and what it means for ports like Felixstowe. Bigger Than Ever: The Numbers Behind MSC Irina The MSC Irina measures a colossal 399.99 metres in length—that’s just one centimetre shy of 400 metres (or about four football pitches end-to-end). The beam (width) comes in at 61.3 metres, making it one of the widest ships afloat. Its gross tonnage is over 240,000 tonnes, meaning it can carry an almost incomprehensible amount of cargo across the world’s oceans. To put this in perspective: If y...

Upcoming Vessel Arrivals at the Port of Felixstowe – February 2025

The Port of Felixstowe, the UK's largest and busiest container port, continues to handle an impressive volume of international trade, connecting the country to global supply chains. Over the next few days, a wide range of vessels, from large container ships to roll-on/roll-off (RORO) ferries, will be making their way into the port. Below is a detailed look at the upcoming arrivals, highlighting the vessels, their origins, destinations, and operators. 12th February 2025 BG Ruby (141m, Antigua & Barbuda) Berth: Trinity Terminal Operator: BG Freight Line Arriving from: Rotterdam Departing to: Le Havre Cargo: Likely carrying containerised cargo as part of BG Freight’s short-sea European service. BG Ruby is a familiar sight at Felixstowe, serving as part of the European feeder network that links the UK with key ports on the continent. Suecia Seaways (198m, Denmark) Berth: RORO 4 Operator: DFDS Seaways Arriving from & Departing to: Rotterdam Cargo: Primarily roll-on/ro...

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