M/V OKEE CUNO, a vessel with a capacity of 13,892 twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs), successfully berthed at the
The successful berthing of this massive vessel at the port, which was brought into the country by OBT Shipping Line Liberia in collaboration with
M/V OKEE CUNO further received a boost yesterday ahead of its commissioning as one of the largest container vessels, owned and operated by a German shipping firm,
Reports indicate that M/V OKEE CUNO (IMO: 9406960) is a container ship registered and sailing under the flag of
Its successful berthing here is a significant milestone for
It also signals the potential for increased trade and commerce in
This will not only benefit local businesses but also create job opportunities for Liberians. Furthermore, the increased cargo volume will generate revenue for the government through taxes and fees.
Speaking to reporters at the company head office following a tour of the vessel on its maiden voyage here,
Geno further said that the arrival of the vessel will revolutionize the way goods are transported and traded in the country by improving efficiency and connectivity as well as serving as a major driver for economic growth in the region.
"We are proud to bring this big vessel into the country to provide business opportunity as well as job creation to the market and to the country." He said.
Geno explains that the origin of the vessel is actually
Also speaking, the head of commerce at APM Terminals,
He said besides the economies of scale that the large vessel brings, it will also boost
Moore assured all shipping companies, importers, and exporters doing business at the port of prompt, efficient, and professional service at all times. He added that the successful berthing of the ship will translate to more revenue for the Government of
For his part, the shipping manager at OBT, Philip Kjor, commended officials of the
Kjor said that it is challenging in doing shipping business in
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