Kenyan port receives its largest container ship

The MSC Portugal.

The MSC Portugal became the largest and widest container ship to call at the Port of Mombasa following its safe navigation of the Kilindini channel on Monday, the Kenya Port Authority reported.

The vessel has an overall length of 304.7 metres, 14.518 metre draught, and a cargo carrying capacity of 3 105 TEUs in the hold and 3 550 on deck.

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