CMA CGM deploys second 8,000-TEU ship in transpacific

CMA CGM deploys second 8,000-TEU ship in transpacific    CMA CGM has introduced a second 8,000-TEU containership, the “CMA CGM Vivaldi,” into the transpacific trade.
   Built by Hyundai Heavy Industries, the new vessel joined the “Pearl River Express” China/California service of CMA CGM and Mediterranean Shipping Co. on Nov. 29 in the port of Chiwan, China.
   The vessel is a sistership of the “CMA CGM Hugo,” which joined the same service in August. MSC has also phased in a 8,000-TEU vessel into this operation. The joint service will eventually use five ships of 8,000 TEUs.