Marseille - Global shipping major CMA CGM has officially launched the CMA CGM NOTRE DAME, now recognised as the world’s largest LNG-powered container vessel, marking a major milestone in the maritime industry’s transition toward lower-emission shipping.

The massive next-generation containership measures 400 metres in length and 75 metres in height, with a carrying capacity of 24,212 TEUs, placing it among the largest container vessels ever built. Designed to combine scale, operational performance and environmental efficiency, the vessel represents a significant leap in marine engineering and sustainable shipping . . .