Denmark: Maersk Line Increases Container Vessels Capacity

Maersk Line is increasing the size of individual ships from 8,600-TEU to 10,000-TEU by raising the wheelhouse and adding another layer of containers on deck.

This process has been started on Maersk’s 16 S class ships, reports Containerisation International. Raising the bridge allows another tier of boxes, thus increasing capacity.

The reconstruction work has already started at Bei Hai shipyard in Qingdao, and is expected to be done by October next year with the company expecting to increase fleet capacity by 52,000-TEU.

“We will both lower the slot costs on these vessels and reduce the CO2 emissions per container moved, meaning we’ll be able to be more competitive and with a lower environmental impact,” said Mr Abhijat Chahal of Maersk Line Vessel Management.