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World's biggest green cargo ship, MSC Turkiye docks at Adani's Vizhinjam Port

April 10, 2025 2 min read
author Anamika Mishra, Sub Editor
Kerala’s Vizhinjam International Seaport, operated by Adani Ports and SEZ Ltd, marked a historic moment by receiving the MSC Turkiye, the world’s largest eco-friendly container ship. Operated by the Mediterranean Shipping Company, the MSC Turkiye spans 399.9 meters in length, 61.3 meters in width, and can carry an impressive 24,346 TEUs, ranking it among the biggest vessels ever built. As a green container ship, the MSC Turkiye is engineered for sustainability. These ships typically run on cleaner fuels like LNG or biofuels, feature energy-efficient engines, and include systems like shore power, solar panels, and emission filters to significantly reduce environmental impact.

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