Rated at 8749 TEU, she was built in 2010 and is a member of the 3 ship Vienna Express Class. CMA-CGM Vivaldi recently made a stop in Halifax, and was touted as the largest ship yet. at 8478, she was just bested by 271 TEU. The Vienna express class are
Month: August 2015
It appears Halifax has just added another Container Cruising Route. Eimskip’s Reykjafoss (three single cabins) every 35 days to Argentia and St Anthony NF, three ports in Iceland, Immingham in the UK and Rotterdam. This Cruise is 82euro/person/day This Follows the recent start of The new CMA CGM Columbus Loop
The first of the really big changes to the bridge are happening over night now. the Pedestrian and bike ways are coming off.
Word is the NovaStar has found winter work. She will reportedly be running between Kent England and Boulogne France- Basically crossing the English channel. The NovaStar spent last winter in North Carolina – by laying up there, the ship could be layed up without heating. More to Follow.
The start yesterday of CMA CGM’s Columbus Loop service regular call to Halifax, has added a unique cruising opportunity. the 71 day Cruise is on the eastbound route, and sails sails Halifax – New York – Norfolk – Savannah – Suez Canal – Port Kelang – Vung Tau – Hong
The CMA-CGM Vivaldi arrived this morning at pier 41. at 8500 TEU she is the largest container ship to yet call on Halifax. CMA-CGM will be a weekly stop now going forward. It looks like there is traffic, as she arrived early this morning, and is due to sail late
In an earlier post, i mentioned 2 cranes at Halterm didn’t appear to be in use. the 2 Original Post Panamax Cranes at Halterm are rolled to the end of the pier so they can be painted. they should look just as new as the new ones in a few