“I am really impressed with the system in place and ability of your staff to handle

latest generation ships like Shanghai Express without any problem"

Yet another milestone was achieved at Northport - when the largest containership afloat, the 7,506 TEUs capacity Shanghai Express belonging to Hapag Lloyd made its maiden call on 25 May 2002 further reinforcing our increasing capability to accommodate to the needs of the trade.
 
The 321-metre Shanghai Express is capable of carrying 7,506 TEUs, with a maximum of 17 containers stacked next to one another on deck and 16 layers on top of one another, including seven on deck. The carrier has a carrying capacity of 3,758 TEUs on deck and 3,748 TEUs below deck.
 
The MAN & B&W main engine – easily the size of an average house - has an output of 68,647 kW or over 93,360 hp, providing a speed of over 25 knots, or over 50 km/h.
 
The propeller, with a diameter of 9.1 metres, weighs 100 tonnes and is currently the world’s largest driving a containership.
 
The Captain of Shanghai Express, Axel Werth said “Shanghai Express” was built by Hyundai Heavy Industries in Ulsan, South Korea and delivered to the shipping line on April 3rd this year.
 
The vessel is deployed in the direct Asia Europe eastbound service or Loop D. The service is jointly served by the New Grand Alliance consisting of Hapag-Lloyd, Malaysia International Shipping Corporation Bhd, P&O Nedlloyd, Orient Overseas Container Line and Nippon Yushen Kaisha Line.
 
The full rotation of Eastbound service covers Port Klang, Singapore, Hong Kong, Shanghai, Xiamen, Yantian, Hong Kong, Southampton, Hamburg, Rotterdam, Malta and Port Klang.
 
“Sailing into Northport was smooth and excellent with the pilot boarding on arrival. The port pilot handled the 7,500 TEUs, Shanghai Express very professionally and we had a very smooth berthing,” said the Captain of the vessel.
 
Unloading of boxes started almost immediately upon berthing of the giant ship. “I am really impressed with the systems in place at Northport and the ability of your staff to handle latest generation ships like Shanghai Express without any problem,” the Captain said.
 
The Captain noted that things have changed tremendously at Port Klang. “My last voyage was a year ago, when we berthed a 3,500 TEUs carrier and within a year you have demonstrated your commitment to cope with larger vessels,” said the impressed Captain Werth.