Mumbai, India – On 17th June 2023, PSA Mumbai, India’s premier container terminal, achieved a significant milestone in the country's maritime industry by successfully handling MV MSC Hamburg, the largest container vessel ever to call an Indian port. This remarkable accomplishment highlights PSA India’s exceptional capabilities and commitment to facilitating global trade connections.
Measuring impressive length overall (LOA) of 399 meters the MV MSC Hamburg surpassed the previous record held by the APL Raffles, operated by CMA CGM, with an LOA of 397.00 meters at a northwestern port in 2022.The MSC Hamburg has a nominal capacity of 16,652 TEUs. PSA Mumbai recorded a total of 3,221 moves (4,888 TEUs) on MSC Hamburg & completed the vessel operations in 20 hours 44 minutes achieving VR (Vessel Rate) of 155.35 moves/hour & BP (Berth Productivity) of 132.55 moves/hour. This emphasizes the terminal’s operational capabilities which strengthen its competitiveness as a significant player and preferred container terminal in the entire western region of India.
PSA Mumbai’s ability to handle the MV MSC Hamburg not only showcases its world-class infrastructure but also solidifies its position as the preferred terminal for mega-container vessels. The terminal’s strategic location in Mumbai, a major commercial hub, ensures seamless connectivity to global markets, making it an essential gateway for importers and exporters. With its deep draft and cutting-edge handling capabilities, PSA Mumbai offers unparalleled efficiency and capacity, serving as an indispensable link in the global supply chain.
Mr. Gobu Selliaya, CEO of PSA India, expressed his appreciation to PSA Mumbai and all stakeholders for their support in achieving this remarkable feat. He also emphasized that the successful completion of Phase 2 would further enhance PSA Mumbai’s capabilities, enabling it to meet the growing demand for in-container transportation and capture the largest share of maritime trade in the western region. By the 1st quarter of 2025, PSA Mumbai aims to address capacity constraints at JNPA by leveraging its extensive infrastructure and facilities, as well as diverting focus toward inland components for effective integration with hinterland customers.
Capt. Madhan Mohan, CEO of PSA Mumbai, commented, “PSA Mumbai continues to attract large-sized ships, solidifying its position as the most preferred gateway for India EXIM cargoes. The handling of MV MSC Hamburg marks an important milestone in the development of the next-generation terminal at PSA Mumbai. With the increasing container traffic year on year, PSA Mumbai is well equipped to accommodate the rising trend in container traffic across the entire western region.”
