Maersk Camden, the largest container ship by capacity to be serviced at the Port of Balboa.

Hutchison Ports PPC Balboa?successfully received the arrival of the Neo Mega Panamax ship, the Maersk Camden, the largest container ship in capacity of the Shipping line that arrives at the port of Balboa.

With the arrival of this class of large vessels with capacities of more than 15,000 Teus, Hutchison Ports reiterates the importance and commitment that it has been developing for the last 25 years through considerable investment in its human resources, equipment, technology and world-class port infrastructure which has allowed us to serve ships of this size and lead Panama to be at the forefront of maritime transport in the region, making it the best port in Latin America.

Features of the Maersk Camden

This stunning ship was built in 2022 by the South Korean shipyard Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering CO and has a size of 366 meters in length, and a beam of 51 meters, in addition to having the capacity to transport 15,413 TEU, is enabled to transport up to 2,010 refrigerated containers, making it the largest capacity ship that has been serviced at Hutchison Ports PPC Balboa. On this occasion, the Maersk Camden was serviced at Pier 18 by 6 gantry cranes, totalling 4,090 movements. which represents an important milestone in the ability to offer innovative logistics solutions adapting to the needs required by the client.

The importance of port logistics in Hutchison Ports

Hutchison Ports?has a complete work team made up of exceptional and highly trained professionals who, together with their strategic allies, allow themselves to offer a quality service to all their clients. The arrival of the "Maersk Camden" has been a great opportunity to demonstrate the leadership and commitment of the maritime industry in Panama and throughout the region, offering high-quality maritime transport solutions that adapt to the consumers' needs.

There are many requirements and functions that are evaluated and considered for a port for this type of arrival with such large ships that have a significant amount of cargo, for this reason, Hutchison Ports PPC Balboa? occupies a priority role within the international commercial demand and the development of competition between the different cargo terminals that currently exist since it is considered especially for its favourable logistics zone, it has all the required structure, the necessary facilities, equipment, spaces, personnel for arrival, loading and unloading attention, as well as everything necessary to embark and disembark. In addition, guarantee the security of the ships, during the operation and when leaving the port.

At Hutchison Ports PPC, there is a constant search for ways to innovate and improve the service to provide the best possible experience for its customers.