The Munkebo Maersk became the largest ship to ever sail up the River Thames as it called at DP World London Gateway, the UK's newest deep-sea port hub.

The 399 metre long, 60 metre wide, 195,000 ton Triple-E class vessel " equivalent in length to almost four football pitches " and capable of carrying more than 18,300 TEUs (Twenty-foot Equivalent Units) is one of the largest container vessels in the world, operating on Maersk's new East-West Network.

It was drawn alongside DP World London Gateway Port, adjacent to Europe's largest logistics park, at 7.30am on Thursday 26th February, with the help of the Port of London Authority's pilots.

It comes just weeks after the Edith Maersk called at DP World London Gateway, which at 366 metres, had held the previous record for the largest ship to sail up the River Thames.

With quay cranes among the tallest in the world, coupled with cutting-edge, automated technology, DP World London Gateway enables vessels of this size and bigger to berth closer to two thirds of the UK market, removing unnecessary supply chain costs.

The Munkebo Maersk became the largest ship to ever sail up the River Thames as it called at DP World London Gateway, the UK's newest deep-sea port

hub. The 399 metre long, 60 metre wide, 195,000 ton Triple-E class vessel " equivalent in length to almost four football pitches " and capable of carrying more than 18,300 TEUs (Twenty-foot Equivalent Units) is one of the largest container vessels in the world, operating on Maersk's new East-West Network.

It was drawn alongside DP World London Gateway Port, adjacent to Europe's largest logistics park, at 7.30am on Thursday 26th February, with the help of the Port of London Authority's pilots.

It comes just weeks after the Edith Maersk called at DP World London Gateway, which at 366 metres, had held the previous record for the largest ship to sail up the River Thames.

With quay cranes among the tallest in the world, coupled with cutting-edge, automated technology, DP World London Gateway enables vessels of this size and bigger to berth closer to two thirds of the UK market, removing unnecessary supply chain costs.

The Munkebo Maersk became the largest ship to ever sail up the River Thames as it called at DP World London Gateway, the UK's newest deep-sea port hub.

The 399 metre long, 60 metre wide, 195,000 ton Triple-E class vessel " equivalent in length to almost four football pitches " and capable of carrying more than 18,300 TEUs (Twenty-foot Equivalent Units) is one of the largest container vessels in the world, operating on Maersk's new East-West Network.

It was drawn alongside DP World London Gateway Port, adjacent to Europe's largest logistics park, at 7.30am on Thursday 26th February, with the help of the Port of London Authority's pilots.

It comes just weeks after the Edith Maersk called at DP World London Gateway, which at 366 metres, had held the previous record for the largest ship to sail up the River Thames.

With quay cranes among the tallest in the world, coupled with cutting-edge, automated technology, DP World London Gateway enables vessels of this size and bigger to berth closer to two thirds of the UK market, removing unnecessary supply chain costs.

Managing Director of Maersk Line UK and Ireland, Brian Godsafe, said: We're using DP World London Gateway to help ensure the right container equipment is available for our customers in the locations they want it. In this instance, that means out in the Far East where they can be used to transport goods across our East-West Network.

We are delighted that DP World London Gateway has been able to support us in serving our customers, and are pleased to help them break the record of the largest vessel on the Thames to date.

Chief Executive of the Port of London Authority, Robin Mortimer, said: We're really pleased to be working with DP World London Gateway on another Thames first. Welcoming ships of this size is becoming business as usual for our pilots, harbour masters and port control teams, who oversaw the safe arrival of Munkebo Maersk.