New record for Canaveral

News

The MOL BROOKLANDS became the largest vessel to call at Port Canaveral in Florida when it called this week.

With a length of 200m (565ft) and beam of 38m (125ft) the MOL BROOKLANDS is too big for the old Panama Canal locks, but well within the dimensions of the new, larger, set of locks that opened in 2016. 

The vessel can carry over 7,4000 vehicles, and called at Canaveral as its first port of call from Mexico, where it loaded cars at Mazatlan before transiting the Panama Canal. 315 vehicles were discharged at the AutoPort Canaveral, LLC facility at Port Canaveral before the vessel departed for Jacksonville, Florida

“The arrival of MOL’s Brooklands here marks a new chapter for our cargo operations.  Large capacity vessels choosing Port Canaveral underscores the role this Port plays in driving economic opportunities for the Central Florida region,” said Port CEO, Captain John Murray.  “The megaship era in global shipping has arrived at Port Canaveral.”

The recently completed six-month deepening project of Port Canaveral’s West Turning Basin provides deeper draft vessel access equal to the authorized Port channel depth of -44 feet.

 

You just read one of our articles for free

To continue reading, subscribe to WorldCargo News

By subscribing you will have:

  • Access to all regular and exclusive content
  • Discount on selected events
  • Full access to the entire digital archive
  • 10x per year Digital Magazine

SUBSCRIBE or, if you are already a member Log In

 

Having problems logging in? Call +31(0)10 280 1000 or send an email to customerdesk@worldcargonews.com.
New record for Canaveral ‣ WorldCargo News

New record for Canaveral

News

The MOL BROOKLANDS became the largest vessel to call at Port Canaveral in Florida when it called this week.

Do you want to read the full article?

Register to continue reading

By registering you will have:

  • Access to all Premium content
  • Discount on selected events
  • Full access to the entire digital archive
  • 10x per year Digital Magazine

SUBSCRIBE or, if you are already a member Log In

 

Having problems logging in? Call +31(0)10 280 1000 or send an email to customerdesk@worldcargonews.com.