Karachi Port handles 20,000-TEU mega vessel

KARACHI:

Karachi Port Trust is handling one of the world's largest container vessels, MSC Erica, reaffirming its capability to handle ultra-large container ships.

The 398.5-metre-long mega vessel arrived at South Asia Pakistan Terminals Limited (SAPTL), Karachi Port, on July 12, 2026, and more than 3,000 containers are expected to be handled during its call, according to a statement. MSC Erica has an overall length of 398.5 metres, a beam of 59 metres, and a carrying capacity of 20,000 TEUs, with a gross tonnage of 194,308 tonnes and a draught of 12.0 metres.