PIL holds naming ceremony for first LNG dual-fuel vessel in Ghana
This will operate on the South West Africa Service.
Pacific International Lines (PIL) has conducted the naming ceremony for its latest 8,200 twenty-foot equivalent unit liquefied natural gas dual-fuel container vessel at the Port of Tema.
In a statement, PIL said thai marks a historic first for the company in Ghana. The vessel, part of PIL’s new “O” Class series, was officially named Kota Odyssey.
The vessel will operate on PIL’s South West Africa Service (SWS), connecting China, Singapore, Ghana, Togo, Nigeria, and Côte d’Ivoire through a direct weekly service. This strengthens trade flows between Asia and West Africa and reinforces Ghana’s role as a strategic logistics hub.
“This ceremony underscores our commitment to supporting Ghana’s maritime ambitions and contributing to its economic development,” said Lars Kastrup, CEO of PIL.
“As we continue to develop our operations here, we remain focused on delivering sustainable, integrated shipping and logistics solutions that meet the evolving needs of Ghana and the wider African trade landscape,” he added.
PIL has operated in Africa since the 1970s and now serves over 30 African countries, with seven weekly services and a feeder network connecting more than 40 ports.
