Giant container ship Hamburg Express arrives in Essex
Summarised from 3 outlets · Updated 10 Nov, 14:32 · Archive
One of the world's largest container ships, the Hamburg Express, is scheduled to dock at London Gateway in Thurrock in the early hours of Thursday, November 19. The vessel is due to arrive at 2am and remain at the port until around midday on Saturday, November 21.
The Hamburg Express measures around 400 metres long and 61 metres wide, with a capacity of approximately 23,660 standard shipping containers (twenty-foot equivalent units). The ship is longer than the 310-metre Shard would be if laid on its side. Built in South Korea and entering service in 2024, it is described by the Port of Hamburg as the largest container ship ever to sail under the German flag.
The vessel is the flagship of Hapag-Lloyd's Hamburg Express class, a series of 12 huge vessels operating on major routes between Asia and Europe. It is equipped with dual-fuel technology, allowing it to operate using liquefied natural gas. London Gateway is a deep-sea container port on the River Thames at Stanford-le-Hope with a highly automated terminal and direct road and rail links across the UK.
How it is being reported
- Giant ship almost quarter of a mile long set to arrive in EssexOne of the world's largest container ships is set to dock in Essex next week.Colchester Gazette · 10 Nov, 14:00
- Giant ship almost quarter of a mile long set to arrive in EssexOne of the world's largest container ships is set to dock in Essex next week.Echo (Basildon) · 10 Nov, 14:00
- Giant ship almost quarter of a mile long set to arrive in EssexOne of the world's largest container ships is set to dock in Essex next week.Brentwood Guardian · 10 Nov, 14:00
In this story: Hamburg Express · London Gateway · Thurrock · Hapag-Lloyd · South Korea · Port of Hamburg
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