January 21st saw La Spezia Container Terminal (LSCT) welcome the maiden call of the 13,000 TEU MSC Cristina.
One of many 100-A5 class ULCCs run by Mediterranean Shipping Co. SA, the ship is deployed in the Dragon, an Asia Med trade lane service.
While the ship was at berth alongside Fornelli East, prior to despatch, the crew was presented with the traditional crest by Antonio Soldani of the LSCT planning team, in photo next to chief officer Dmitry Babeshko.