Kribi Port Celebrates Its 1,000th Vessel Call
Kribi Port Celebrates Its 1,000th Vessel Call
A Major Milestone Marked by the Arrival of the Maersk Copenhaguen
The Port Authority of Kribi has reached a historic milestone with its 1,000th vessel call, confirming the port’s growing attractiveness and the strong performance of its container terminal operated by KCT.
The Port Authority of Kribi (PAK) achieved a significant milestone on Thursday, 19 November 2020, marked by the 1,000th vessel call, celebrated during the berthing of the Maersk Copenhaguen at Kribi Conteneurs Terminal (KCT).
Measuring 249 meters and with a capacity of 4,500 TEUs, the Maersk Copenhaguen was welcomed by the General Manager of PAK, Patrice MELOM, who presented a commemorative gift to the vessel’s captain, in the presence of KCT’s top management.
A Strong Symbol of the Port’s Attractiveness
This 1,000th vessel call reflects the growing appeal and competitiveness of the Kribi Port platform and the dynamism of its operator, Kribi Conteneurs Terminal.
Notably, the arrival of the Maersk Copenhaguen marks the 579th call recorded at the container terminal since operations began on 2 March 2018.
Kribi, an Expanding Logistics Hub
This milestone further confirms the rising importance of Kribi Port within regional and international supply chains, supported by its modern infrastructure, high service standards, and ability to accommodate large-capacity vessels.
