The Port of Tripoli has achieved a significant milestone with the successful berthing of the CMA CGM EUGENIE, the largest container vessel in the port’s history. Operated by CMA CGM, this impressive vessel measures 366 meters in length and boasts a carrying capacity of nearly 15,000 TEU, positioning it among the largest container ships currently active on international trade routes.

This momentous call underscores the Port of Tripoli’s robust operational capabilities and its infrastructure’s readiness to accommodate ultra-large container vessels. It serves as a testament to the ongoing initiatives aimed at bolstering the port’s significance within regional and global supply chains.

Port officials emphasized that this achievement further solidifies Tripoli’s standing as a strategic logistics hub and a vital gateway for maritime trade in Lebanon and the broader Eastern Mediterranean region. The milestone is anticipated to elevate the port’s appeal to international carriers, thereby fostering new avenues for trade expansion, investment, and enhanced regional connectivity.

The arrival of the CMA CGM EUGENIE represents a crucial advancement in the port’s development objectives and highlights its increasing importance within the Eastern Mediterranean container shipping network.

Port of Tripoli welcomes largest container ship in its history