The US’s North Carolina Ports has marked a new milestone in its expansion plans with the arrival of its first ever 12,000-teu containership.

The 12,000-teu Kota Pekarang (built 2017), which is operated by ZIM as part of the 2M Alliance, made its maiden call at the Port of Wilmington on Monday

“This is a monumental milestone for North Carolina Ports and the Port of Wilmington,” said Paul Cozza, executive director, North Carolina Ports.