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MSC is making a play to attract shippers in the UK’s north as it sets out its post-2M stall, with the launch of its Britannia service, described as “ground-breaking”.

Britannia’s inaugural call, by the 8,533 teu MSC Tokyo, at the Liverpool 2 container terminal last week marked a first for the northern gateway, as it was the first service on a Far East-Europe rotation to feature a regular call at the port.

Alphaliner noted that “Liverpool ...

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  • Brian Pendleton

    August 21, 2024 at 2:57 pm

    Told you so 13500 teu,what next? 20000.teu msc are only the first.
    Liverpool is at the centre of the country. Other shipping lines take note.