Port of Miami makes history

“This ad hoc call helps ensure that the Miami Port is ready and has all infrastructure needed to welcome this size of vessel, which will become the new minimum standard once the Panama Canal enlargement is completed in 2014” explained Jean-Philippe Thenoz, vice-president North America Lines at CMA CGM.

The average containership currently operating out of Miami is 4,500 teu, as these larger post-Panamax ships require deeper water than the draught at most US East Coast Ports.

“It’s all about increasing the Port of Miami’s cargo business and infusing millions of dollars into the local economy with the potential to create thousands of new jobs,” said Port of Miami director, Bill Johnson.