MSC Elisabetta calls at Baltic Hub - cutting-edge containership arrives in Gdańsk
The Baltic Hub terminal in the Port of Gdańsk recently welcomed one of the most advanced containerships introduced to global trade in 2025 – the MSC Elisabetta. This state-of-the-art vessel, operated by Mediterranean Shipping Company, demonstrates the growing scale and technical sophistication of modern maritime logistics.
In brief
The container ship MSC Elisabetta, built in 2025 for Mediterranean Shipping Company, called at the Baltic Hub terminal in the Port of Gdańsk. MSC Elisabetta is 366 metres long and 51 metres wide, and the vessel's capacity is 15,000 TEU, placing the ship among the largest handled by Polish terminals. The container ship's equipment includes technologies reducing exhaust emissions, and the design meets the latest requirements of the International Maritime Organization.
Measuring 366 meters in length and 51 meters in beam, MSC Elisabetta is among the largest vessels currently handled by Polish ports. With a capacity of 15,000 TEU, the ship significantly enhances cargo throughput capabilities on intercontinental routes.
The vessel is equipped with the latest sustainable shipping technologies, including emission reduction systems and energy-efficient propulsion solutions, fully compliant with the latest IMO environmental standards. These features position the MSC Elisabetta at the forefront of the industry’s shift toward decarbonized and environmentally responsible maritime transport.
The successful handling of this ultra-large containership confirms Baltic Hub’s readiness to accommodate the world’s most demanding vessels. Its deep-water berths, high-performance cranes, and state-of-the-art infrastructure reinforce the terminal’s strategic position as a key hub on the Baltic Sea.
Source: Gazeta Morska · Compiled by: Kamil Kusier
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