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CMA CGM's Notre Dame Container Ship Makes First Hamburg Call
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The essentials
The container ship 'Notre Dame,' operated by CMA CGM—the world's third-largest container shipping group and France's leading shipowner, based in Marseille—makes its first call at Hamburg on July 13, 2026. With a capacity of 24,212 TEU (twenty-foot equivalent units, representing standard 20-foot containers), it docks at Eurogate terminal in Waltershof around 3:00 p.m. Built in China, christened in Le Havre, and powered by liquefied natural gas (LNG), the ship is the first of a series of ten mega-container vessels ordered by CMA CGM. It departs July 14, 2026, to join the Asia-Europe service line.
- Notre Dame's first Hamburg call on July 13, 2026, at Eurogate terminal in Waltershof
- Capacity of 24,212 TEU—equivalent to 24,212 standard 20-foot containers
- Dual-fuel vessel: LNG, marine diesel, and liquid biomethane capable
- First of a series of ten ships named after French monuments, deliveries through 2028
- Scheduled departure July 14, 2026; integration into Asia-Europe service line
The container ship 'Notre Dame,' operated by CMA CGM—the world's third-largest container shipping group and France's leading shipowner, based in Marseille—makes its first call at Hamburg on July 13, 2026, according to Die Zeit.
Docking is scheduled for approximately 3:00 p.m. at Eurogate container terminal in Waltershof, facing the Elbstrand.
What we know
The 'Notre Dame' has a capacity of 24,212 TEU (twenty-foot equivalent units), the standard unit based on a 20-foot (6.1-meter) container, making it one of the world's largest container ships in service.
The ship flies the French flag. It was built in China, christened in Le Havre—a port historically linked to CMA CGM—and made its first European call at Rotterdam before proceeding to Hamburg.
In terms of propulsion, the 'Notre Dame' is dual-fuel: it operates on liquefied natural gas (LNG) and marine diesel. It can also be powered by liquid biomethane, a renewable fuel.
Departure from Hamburg is scheduled for July 14, 2026. The ship will then be assigned to the Asia-Europe service line, with regular calls at Hamburg.
Context
The 'Notre Dame' inaugurates an order for ten mega-capacity container ships placed by CMA CGM. Each ship is named after an iconic French monument. The remaining nine vessels will be delivered progressively through 2028.
Timeline
- Before 2026Construction of the 'Notre Dame' in a Chinese shipyard.
- Early July 2026Official christening of the ship in Le Havre (northern France).
- Before July 13, 2026First European call at Rotterdam, a major hub in Northern Europe's port range.
- July 13, 2026, approximately 3:00 p.m.First call at Hamburg: docking at Eurogate terminal in Waltershof.
- Scheduled departure from Hamburg; the 'Notre Dame' joins the Asia-Europe service line.
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