First CSCL vessel calls APMT Zeebrugge

In addition to CSCT’s share, the new shareholding regime sees APM Terminals (APMT) currently holding a 51% majority in the Zeebrugge terminal, with the Shanghai International Port Group (SIPG) holding 25%, which it acquired in 2010.

Commenting on the arrival of the first CSCL vessel, Mark Geilenkirchen, managing director APM Terminals Zeebrugge, said: “This new service adds more supply chain options for importers and exporters in the Hamburg-Le Havre range; we will apply our high productivity skills to these vessels and the future 18,400 TEU ships from CSCL”.

Shanghai-based CSCL was established by the China Shipping Group in 1997 and is now ranked as the world’s ninth largest shipping company, with 142 vessels.  The line recently ordered five 18,400 teu capacity vessels, representing what will be the largest containerships in the world.