Spotted: Maher Terminals Welcomes Zim Antwerp

The 10,000 TEU containership Zim Antwerp owned by Israel’s shipping company ZIM passed on June 26 under the elevated Bayonne Bridge in New York, becoming the first vessel of such size to call Maher Terminals.

The Bayonne Bridge, connecting New Jersey to New York, was raised to allow the arrival of larger ships following the expansion of the Panama Canal.

Upon arrival of Zim Antwerp, an official ceremony took place on board the boxship, with the participation of Port Authority of NY & NJ, Maher Terminals and ZIM USA representatives.