Record-breaking yacht shipment in Brisbane. CMA CGM Abu Dhabi sets new standards with 15 yachts on deck
A milestone operation in project cargo logistics has been completed in Brisbane, Australia. The container vessel CMA CGM Abu Dhabi successfully loaded 15 recreational yachts in a single call – the largest shipment of its kind ever carried out on a container ship.
In brief
The container ship CMA CGM Abu Dhabi loaded 15 recreational yachts in a single operation in Brisbane, setting a record in the history of container shipping. The operation was carried out in breakbulk mode using a hybrid method, with loading both from the quay and from floating vessels. CMA CGM Abu Dhabi has a capacity of over 15,000 TEU, is 366 metres long and 51 metres wide, and serves routes between Asia and Australia. The transhipment required coordination between the shipowner, the terminal operator and specialised crane teams.
The operation was executed under a breakbulk scheme, combining two loading methods: directly from the quay and from floating units alongside the vessel. This hybrid approach enabled efficient stowage, minimized risk, and ensured compliance with the highest safety standards while keeping turnaround time to a minimum.
CMA CGM Abu Dhabi, a vessel with a capacity of more than 15,000 TEU, measuring 366 meters in length and 51 meters in beam, is deployed on major Asia–Australia trade routes. The ability to accommodate such specialized cargo underlines the vessel’s flexibility and CMA CGM’s growing competence in the project cargo segment.
The achievement also highlights the role of Port of Brisbane as a key logistics hub in the Pacific region. In recent years, the port has been investing in infrastructure capable of handling non-standard and high-value cargo. The record-breaking yacht shipment confirms its position as a gateway for complex maritime logistics projects.
The coordinated effort of the carrier, terminal operator, and specialized crane operators resulted in the largest single shipment of yachts ever transported on a container vessel, marking another step forward in the integration of project cargo within container shipping.
Source: Gazeta Morska · Compiled by: Kamil Kusier
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