The world's largest liquefied natural gas-powered container ship flying the French flag made its maiden call at Shanghai Yangshan Port in Shanghai on May 22, marking the vessel's official operation, according to French shipping and logistics group CMA CGM Group.

As the first of a series of 10 French-flagged LNG-powered container ships, the ship has a capacity of 24,212 TEUs (twenty-foot equivalent units) and is scheduled to be named "CMA CGM Notre Dame" in early July in France.

Measuring 400 meters in length and 62 meters in width, the ship integrates multiple advanced technologies, including cutting-edge artificial intelligence, digital navigation, and energy-saving technologies. It is tasked to enhance operational performance as well as support the decarbonization of the shipping industry.