The “Colombo Express” in Hamburg-Altenwerder (CTA) The “Colombo Express” is with 335m length and 43m width the largest containership in the world. She can carry 8,750 TEU (standard container) and has a capacity of 104,000 tons.
This now largest Hapag-Lloyd flagship was built in Korea at Hyundai Shipbuilding group. The "Colombo Express" has an output of 68,640 kW (93,500 hp) propelled ship’s diesel with that engine provides the vessel with a speed of 25 knots, or about 50 km/h. Below: The “Ludwigshafen Express” behind the Blankenese step-quarter. |