Here are the top 5 biggest container ships in the world based on their Twenty-foot Equivalent Unit (TEU) capacity:
MSC Irina:
With a whopping capacity of 24,346 TEU, the MSC Irina currently holds the title of the world’s largest container ship. Launched in 2023, this behemoth is 399.9 meters long and 61.3 meters wide. It flies the Liberian flag and is operated by the Swiss shipping company MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company.
OOCL Spain:
This vessel, owned by Orient Overseas Container Line (OOCL), boasts a capacity of 24,188 TEU. It measures 400 meters in length and 62 meters in width. The OOCL Spain was delivered in 2023 and sails under the Hong Kong flag.
ONE Innovation:
Coming in at number three is the ONE Innovation, with a capacity of 24,000 TEU. This ship is 400 meters long and 61.5 meters wide. It was launched in 2023 and is operated by the Japanese shipping company Ocean Network Express (ONE).
MSC Tessa:
Another MSC ship makes the list, the MSC Tessa. With a capacity of 23,964 TEU, it’s slightly smaller than its sibling, the MSC Irina. The MSC Tessa is 400 meters long and 61.5 meters wide. It was delivered in 2023 and sails under the Liberian flag.
Ever Alot:
Rounding out the top 5 is the Ever Alot, with a capacity of 23,954 TEU. This ship is owned by Evergreen Marine Corporation and measures 400 meters in length and 61.5 meters in width. The Ever Alot was launched in 2022 and flies the Panamanian flag.
It’s worth noting that the size of container ships is constantly increasing, so this list may change in the future as even larger vessels are launched.
