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PCT S.A. welcomes in the port of Piraeus, one of the largest container ships in the world
On April 17th, 2023, Piraeus welcomed OOCL SPAIN on its maiden voyage - one of the largest container ships (mega vessels) in the world and the first one of its size that will be regularly calling at the Terminal’s facilities. “OOCL SPAIN” - owned by …
Apr 19, 2023 / Vessels
OOCL Welcomes its First 24,188 TEU Container Vessel OOCL Spain
Orient Overseas Container Line Ltd. (OOCL) is delighted to introduce the first 24,188 TEU mega vessel to its fleet. The new vessel was officially named OOCL Spain at a ceremony held today at the No.2 outfitting quay of Nantong COSCO KHI Ship …
Feb 16, 2023 / Vessels
APM Terminals Mumbai facilitates India’s first export of aviation fuel AVGAS 100 LL
APM Terminals Mumbai [GTI] partners with IOCL [Indian oil Corporation Ltd.] to export the first consignment of aviation fuel AVGAS 100 LL from India. AVGAS 100 LL, an aviation fuel is used in training aircraft. IOCL has indigenously produced the …
Jan 30, 2023 / Curious
OOCL Orders Seven 24000TEU Methanol-Compatible Container Vessels
Orient Overseas Container Line Ltd. (OOCL) announced on Wednesday (Nov 02) a newbuilding order of seven methanol-compatible 24,000TEU container vessels with expected delivery starting from the third quarter of 2026. The green fuel technologies to be …
Nov 2, 2022 / Vessels
OOCL Completes Trial Voyage with Biofuel from Chevron
Orient Overseas Container Line Ltd. (OOCL) announced on Wednesday (Sep28) the successful completion of the trial use of marine biofuel supplied by leading global energy company, Chevron Singapore Pte Ltd. on M.V. OOCL YOKOHAMA. This is the first time …
Sep 28, 2022 / Vessels
OOCL launches Transpacific Latin Pacific 6 (TLP6) to offer express linkage between China and West Coast South America
To enhance Company’s network coverage in the Latin America region, OOCL introduces a brand new Transpacific Latin Pacific 6 (TLP6) service in our Asia – Latin America network which will provide a comprehensive port coverage between North East Asia …
Jun 15, 2022 / Curious
OOCL Logistics and OOCL’s Liner Services join hands to launch Rail-Sea Service from China to US East Coast
OOCL Logistics and OOCL announced the launch of a brand-new multi-modal container service from China to the US East Coast, to help to meet customer demand by offering a new routing as a reliable and stable shipment alternative during this challenging …
Aug 7, 2021 / Curious
CI1 service makes inaugural call at APM Terminals Pipavav
APM Terminals Pipavav received the first call of the CI1 (China-India Express) service operated by COSCO/OOCL, last week.The 8,888 TEU capacity vessel, M.V. OOCL MEMPHIS, reached the Port on 25th June 2021. The vessel arrived from Nhava Sheva, Mumbai …
Jul 8, 2021 / Vessels
WATCH: Massive container crane collapse at Kaohsiung port
Video surfaced on social media in Taiwan on Thursday (June 3) showing a massive container crane collapsing and workers running for their lives at the Port of Kaohsiung.At 11 a.m. on Thursday, police received a report that a dockside gantry crane had …
Jun 4, 2021 / Accidents
OOCL, VICT set new benchmark for highest container exchange in Australia
The OOCL Rotterdam (capable of accommodating 8,063 TEU, 323m LOA and 42.8m beam) on the North East Asia A3 Central Service has set a new record within the Port of Melbourne and Australia for the highest container exchange in one single call – a total …
Dec 10, 2020 / Vessels