The Port of Zeebrugge welcomed the container ship MSC San Francisco, with a record draft of 16.80 meters, which berthed at the CSP Zeebrugge terminal. The 366-meter-long, 16,196-TEU vessel arrived from Colombo and is operating on the LION service, which provides direct connections to the Far East via Zeebrugge and then Antwerp.
This record-breaking call confirms the port’s high level of maritime expertise and operational readiness. Zeebrugge demonstrates its ability to accommodate mega-vessels thanks to ongoing infrastructure investments and improved navigational accessibility, enabling safe and efficient handling of deep-draft vessels.
The Port of Antwerp-Bruges once again strengthens its position as a fully operational deepwater hub for large container ships, confirming the region’s strategic importance in global logistics chains.