The Panama Canal Authority reports a new record for the largest cargo capacity neopanamax to transit the Canal.
The container ship MSC Marie transited through the Panama Canal on Friday August 30, marking a milestone by becoming the largest capacity neopanamax to cross the interoceanic route.
With a length of 366 meters (1,200 feet) and a width of 51 meters (167.4 feet), the MSC Marie boasts a maximum capacity of 17,640 TEUs (twenty-foot equivalent units), setting a new record.
This achievement surpasses the previous record held by the Ever Max vessel, which made the transit at a capacity of 17,312 TEUs during inaugural passage in August 2023.
The Panama Canal Authority highlighted that Friday’s record shows that the canal can handle the largest and most modern ships. The authority also highlighted the Panama Canal’s role as a key hub in global trade.
“The arrival of the MSC Marie in Panama, coming from the port of Manzanillo in Mexico, not only highlights the canal’s ability to handle the largest and most modern ships, but also its importance as a key hub in global trade,” reads the Panama Canal statement.
