One of the latest additions to the fleet of French carrier, CMA CGM Pantheon, has called at the Baltic Hub container terminal in the Port of Gdańsk. It is not only one of the world’s largest container ships, but also a vessel distinguished by design solutions aimed at achieving the maximum possible reduction in greenhouse gas emissions, thereby contributing to the decarbonisation of maritime transport.

The call at Baltic Hub took place on 22 September. It was the ship’s first visit to Gdańsk. The vessel joined the CMA CGM fleet in July this year and shortly afterwards began operating on a route linking Asian and European ports.

CMA CGM Pantheon (IMO: 1028047) is almost 400 metres long and 61 metres wide. It has a capacity of 23,000 TEU. The vessel is part of a planned series of 10 ships being built at Jiangsu Yangzi Xinfu Shipbuilding in China. Like the other vessels in the series, it sails under the French flag.

The ship’s design, including its distinctive hull bow, was developed with the aim of reducing CO2 emissions by 20%, as well as virtually eliminating sulphur oxide and particulate emissions. The fire-fighting systems have also been upgraded, providing a higher level of safety during cargo operations. Like many other vessels ordered by CMA CGM, it is also equipped with a dual-fuel propulsion system enabling it to operate on LNG. Given its size, it ranks among the largest vessels of its kind. In this way, the company aims to emphasise that, by equipping the vessel with low-emission propulsion systems, it is contributing to its commitment to environmentally friendly global maritime trade while seeking to accelerate the decarbonisation of shipping.

The container ship operates on the FAL1 (French Asia Line 1) service, which is served by 15 vessels and calls at 12 ports during its voyages. Each voyage takes 105 days. The fact that Gdańsk is among its ports of call highlights the city’s importance to global maritime transport, also taking into account its capacity to handle large volumes of cargo. This capacity has increased following the opening of the T3 quay at Baltic Hub, enabling the Port of Gdańsk to maintain its position as a leader in the Baltic Sea.

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