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Massive CMA CGM boxship sheds 44 containers as freak storm batters vital shipping route

CMA CGM Benjamin Franklin proceeding to Cape Town as ‘unexpected’ weather continues to wreak havoc on South Africa’s coast

The 17,859-teu CMA CGM Benjamin Franklin (built 2015) has suffered the loss or damage of at least 70 containers in rough seas off South Africa.
The 17,859-teu CMA CGM Benjamin Franklin (built 2015) has suffered the loss or damage of at least 70 containers in rough seas off South Africa.Photo: Tim Rue
TradeWinds correspondent
Published 11 July 2024, 10:34Updated 11 July 2024, 11:52
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