Orient Overseas Container Line Co., Ltd. ("OOCL") celebrated the naming of the company's twelfth 24,188 TEU newbuilding at a ceremony held at Nantong COSCO KHI Ship Engineering Co., Ltd. (NACKS) shipyard.

The new vessel, named “OOCL Portugal”, is the last in the 24,188 TEU eco-friendly mega vessel series.

OOCL invited Mrs. Laura Liang Aron, Director of Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in Shanghai, to name the new vessel, and Mr. Ni Zhao, Regional Head (Shanghai) of Hong Kong Shipping Registry as a special guest.

The ceremony was completed successfully under the witness of a number of distinguished guests, customers and business partners.

Mr. Michael Xu, Director and Member of Executive Committee of OOCL, said at the ceremony: “The naming of our last 24,188 TEU new vessel marks an important milestone in the development of OOCL. The delivery of this series of mega vessels not only optimized the operational safety of vessels, but also provided us with the advantages of energy efficiency and economies of scale, allowing OOCL to provide better and greener services to enhance our competitiveness in face of future challenges. OOCL will stay true to our mission of providing first-class shipping services and being the vital link to world trade, and the commitment to pursuing excellence. With upgraded hardware and our "Take it personally” spirit, OOCL will continue to create greater values for our customers.”

Orient Overseas Container Line (OOCL) press release