Medcenter Container Terminal in Gioia Tauro, Contship Italia’s premier hub port, recently welcomed the ultra large container vessel (ULCV) MSC Erica.
Operated by Switzerland-based Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC), the 19,170 TEU ship made an extra call while en-route from Asia, before heading on to Bremerhaven.
Measuring 398 meters in length and 59 meters in width, MSC Erica has a deadweight of 200,148 tons.
Built at Daewoo Shipbuilding and Marine Engineering shipyard in South Korea in 2016, MSC Erica currently has a market value of USD 138.8 million, VesselsValue’s data shows.
After departing Gioia Tauro, the ship continued its voyage to North Europe.
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