MSC Names Giant Container Ship in Hamburg During Grand Festival

Written by Carla Teles

Published on 17/06/2025 at 17:36

Updated on 17/06/2025 at 17:38

MSC batiza seu novo navio gigante, o MSC Germany, em Hamburgo. Saiba mais sobre a embarcação movida a GNL e o festival que celebrou a parceria no porto alemão. Imagem: MSC

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The MSC Germany, Powered by LNG, Was Named in a Ceremony That Celebrated the Company’s Partnership with the German City and Gathered Over 100,000 People.

The MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company officially named its newest container ship. The event took place at the Port of Hamburg, Germany. The vessel, named MSC Germany, is a giant ship powered by Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) and represents a milestone for the company. The celebration was part of a large public festival.

A New Giant Ship Powered by LNG

The MSC Germany is the newest addition to the Swiss MSC fleet. This giant ship has a capacity of 16,000 TEU (twenty-foot equivalent units). Its dimensions are impressive, measuring 366 meters in length and 50 meters in width. The vessel is powered by Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG), a cleaner fuel alternative. The official naming ceremony took place on June 14, 2025.

The Naming Ceremony at the MSC Yellow Festival

The naming ceremony of the giant ship took place during the MSC Yellow Festival, at the Port of Hamburg. The celebration location was near the Elbphilharmonie. Over 100,000 people attended the event, which was the largest public event ever held by the company. The festival featured music, street performances, and activities for all ages, creating a “sea of yellow” in the heart of the city.

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Naming of Giant Ship Strengthens Ties Between MSC and Port of Hamburg

The naming event of the giant ship also celebrated the strong partnership between MSC and the city of Hamburg. Melanie Leonhard, Senator for Economic Affairs, Labor and Innovation of Hamburg, inaugurated the ship. “Hamburg will be a reliable stopover port for MSC GERMANY,” she remarked.

The relationship between the company and the city has deepened. MSC plans to build its new German headquarters in HafenCity, Hamburg, starting in 2026. Additionally, in December 2023, MSC and the City of Hamburg secured over 92% of the local logistics company HHLA (Hamburger Hafen und Logistik AG). Together, they intend to drive the strategic development of the entire Port of Hamburg.

MSC Foundation Announces New Collaboration

The MSC Foundation took advantage of the naming day of the giant ship to announce plans to return to Hamburg. The foundation started one of its first partnerships in the city in 2019. Now, a new collaboration will begin with the Gesellschaft für ökologische Planung e.V. (GÖP). The goal is to support the work of this association in environmental education and management in Hamburg.

MSC Names Giant Container Ship in Hamburg During Grand Festival

The MSC Germany, Powered by LNG, Was Named in a Ceremony That Celebrated the Company’s Partnership with the German City and Gathered Over 100,000 People.

A New Giant Ship Powered by LNG

The Naming Ceremony at the MSC Yellow Festival

Naming of Giant Ship Strengthens Ties Between MSC and Port of Hamburg

MSC Foundation Announces New Collaboration

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MSC Names Giant Container Ship in Hamburg During Grand Festival

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A New Giant Ship Powered by LNG

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