November9 , 2026

    DP World Chennai Terminal welcomes its deepest-ever container vessel, APL Boston

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    DP World Chennai, a well-known smart logistics solutions provider, has announced that it has berthed the deepest container vessel at the Chennai Container Terminal Port (abbreviated as CCTPL).

    The vessel, APL Boston, has a draft of 14.9 meters with a capacity of 9,326 TEUs, marking a major milestone for its port.

    The achievement highlights DP World’s dedication to pushing the boundaries of maritime excellence and enabling exceptional trade flow.

    The APL Boston also serves critical locations, including Colombo, Sydney, London Gateway, Singapore, and Melbourne, boosting European connectivity and creating new trade opportunities.

    The APL Boston, which measures 328 meters in length and 46 meters in breadth, signifies a brand new episode for maritime operations at CCTL.

    The service is part of a consortium that involves famous shipping giants like CMA CGM and MSC.

    DP World’s handling of the APL Boston reaffirms and secures its position as a frontrunner in maritime operations.

    The company continues to focus on exceeding customer demands and predicting future trends, which will drive industrial growth in India.