The “megamax container ships” reached the 400-metre length years ago. In practice, these ships mainly load 40-foot containers and their actual capacity is lower than the “theoretical” 24,000 TEU. The official capacity is based on stacking empty standard containers 20 feet long (six metres) and 8 feet high (2.43 metres). It has a capacity of 24,116 TEU and will enter into service later this year. Last Monday, 1 August, the MSC Tessa was launched at the world’s largest shipyard Hudong-Zhonghua Shipbuilding in Shanghai. The Ever Alot can only enjoy its acquired status for a short while. Of the seven completed vessels, six have a capacity of 23,992 TEU, but the Ever Alot now breaks the magic barrier of 24,000 TEU.Īlso read: China floats world’s largest container ship: 24,004 TEU Ever Alot New record holders just around the corner Both ships belong to Evergreen’s A class. The Ever Ace and Ever Alot are both 400 metres long and 61.5 metres wide. This officially makes the Ever Alot the largest container ship in the world. The vessel has a capacity of 24,004 TEU, officially just a little more than former record holder Ever Ace can carry (23,992 TEU).
The arrival of the Ever Alot in the Amazonehaven at ECT is provisionally scheduled for Friday, 12 August.