South Africa: Berthing of World Class Container Vessel Demonstrates SA's Marine Infrastructure Prowess

South Africa: Berthing of World Class Container Vessel Demonstrates SA's Marine Infrastructure Prowess

[SAnews.gov.za] South Africa's port landlord, Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA), has berthed one of the largest container vessels in the world, MSC Nicola Mastro, on her maiden voyage at its deepwater Port of Ngqura in the Eastern Cape this morning.

Largest container vessel docks at port of Ngqura

Largest container vessel docks at port of Ngqura Estelle.Bronkhorst Fri, 07/04/2025 - 11:30 GQEBERHA - The world's largest container vessel, MSC Nicola Mastro, is docking in South African waters.Transnet National Ports Authority says its inaugural docking at the Port of Ngqura in the Eastern Cape is a momentous and historical occasion.The massive container vessel is 400 metres long, with a 61.5 metre wide beam.It carries just over 24,000 contai…

ULCV successfully docks at Ngqura, makes history

Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) has confirmed that one of the largest container vessels in the world, the MSC Nicola Mastro, successfully docked at the Port of Ngqura on 3 July. With capacity of 24 116 TEU, the historic berthing of the 299-metre-wide ultra-large container vessel (ULCV) demonstrates South Africa’s maritime capabilities and fit-for-purpose port