RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s King Abdullah Port has received the world’s largest container ship, MSC Irina, with a capacity of 24,346 twenty-foot equivalent units for the second time. It received the MSC Irina for the first time in May 2023. The port also received two of the largest cargo ships worldwide, namely MSC Tessa and MSC Gemma, respectively, said a press release issued on Tuesday. Each ship is 399.9 meters long and 61.5 meters wide, with a capacity of 24,116 TEUs. “Benefiting from its strategic location, operational excellence, and immense capabilities, including state-of-the-art infrastructure and an 18-meter-deep water draft, King Abdullah Port is well-equipped to effectively handle not only the current mega-sized ships but also those anticipated in the future,” the press release added. Commenting on the arrival of the container, Jay New, CEO of King Abdullah Port, said: “The port’s success is reaching unprecedented heights, we are prioritizing infrastructure development, consistently investing in physical expansion to accommodate larger vessels, increase handling capacity, and enhancing operational efficiency.”