News / HMM set to take delivery of the latest 'world's biggest boxship' in April

South Korean carrier Hyundai Merchant Marine (HMM) is set to take the crown as operator of the world’s largest containership in April when it takes delivery of the HMM Algeciras.

According to a research note from Alphaliner today, the line disclosed that the new vessel, the first in a series of seven under construction at the DSME yard in South Korea, will have a nominal capacity of 23,964 teu.

The largest box ships currently operating are the six 23,756 teu MSC Gulsun-class ...