French shipping colossal CMA CGM has marked the delivery of its newest container vessel powered by liquefied natural gas (LNG) as complete.
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As disclosed in a social media post, the CMA CGM Syracuse’s formal entrance to the Marseille-based maritime transport company’s fleet was officiated in South Korea on October 16. The ceremony was reportedly held at an HD Hyundai Samho yard.
The vessel, which will be sailing under the French flag, boasts an overall length of 272 meters and a beam of 43 meters. According to CMA CGM, the 8,048 TEU containership is planned to operate on the Pearl River Express (PEARL) service that connects Asia and the United States’ West Coast.
CMA CGM is considered to be one of the largest shipping players in the world, especially in the container segment. As informed,
