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The story of the MSC Gulsun
The MSC Gülsün opened a new chapter in container ship design: it was the first vessel to stack containers 24 rows across, a width that pushed capacity to 23,756 TEU and made it the world's largest container ship at delivery in 2019. Lead ship of the Gülsün class, it was also designed with efficiency as a selling point — a lower CO₂ footprint per container than any MSC vessel before it, foreshadowing the efficiency race that now matters as much as the size race.
Frequently asked questions
What made the MSC Gülsün special at its launch?
It was the first container ship to carry containers 24 rows across, making it the world's largest at its 2019 delivery with 23,756 TEU.
Is the MSC Gülsün an efficient ship?
Yes — as one of the largest vessels afloat it achieves among the lowest CO₂ emissions per tonne of cargo carried, which is the metric that matters for comparing ships of different sizes.
Where does this emissions data come from?
All figures are official verified data reported under the EU MRV regulation and published by the European Maritime Safety Agency (EMSA).