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Ocean Network Express Lanka Ltd. recently celebrated the maiden call of its latest-generation container vessel, MV ‘ONE Summit’ (Voyage V-001E), at the Port of Colombo with a special plaque exchange ceremony held onboard the vessel.
The maiden call represents another important milestone for Ocean Network Express (ONE) in strengthening its global network and enhancing connectivity through the Port of Colombo, one of the key maritime hubs in the South Asian region.
The Singapore-flagged ‘ONE Summit’, delivered on July 8, 2026, is among the newest vessels in the ONE fleet. Measuring 335.94 meters in length, with a gross tonnage of 140,233 and a capacity of 13,932 TEUs, the vessel is equipped with 2,550 reefer plugs, providing significant capacity for the transportation of temperature-sensitive cargo.
Following her call at Colombo, ‘ONE Summit’ will continue on ONE’s EC3 service, connecting the region with key destinations on the US East Coast. The deployment of a vessel of this scale further demonstrates the importance of Colombo within ONE’s international service network and its role in facilitating global trade.
Ocean Network Express commenced operations in April 2018 and has established itself as one of the world’s leading container shipping companies. With a fleet of 273 container vessels and a total container fleet capacity of approximately 2.21 million TEUs, ONE operates 85 service loops connecting more than 200 major ports worldwide. Through its globally integrated network, the company is committed to providing reliable, high-quality and competitive container transportation solutions to customers around the world.
The commemorative plaque exchange ceremony brought together senior representatives from the Sri Lanka Ports Authority, Ocean Network Express Lanka and Colombo International Container Terminals (CICT). Among those present were the Sri Lanka Ports Authority Harbour Master Capt. Lakshi Siwrathne; Master of MV ‘ONE Summit’, Capt. Rashedul Hasan; Ocean Network Express Lanka Managing Director Ayesh Perera; CICT CEO Jan Zhang; P&N Ocean Network Express Lanka General Manager. Lohitha Hettiarachchi; Ocean Network Express Lanka Senior Manager – Operations Nalaka Alwis; CICT Chief Commercial Officer Catriona Jayasundera; General Manager Chandima Seneviratne, together with senior management and representatives from ONE and CICT.
The maiden call of ‘ONE Summit’ underscores the continued collaboration between Ocean Network Express, the Sri Lanka Ports Authority and CICT, while further strengthening Colombo’s position as an important gateway for international container trade and regional connectivity.
For Ocean Network Express Lanka, the occasion also marks a significant step in its continued commitment to supporting Sri Lanka’s maritime sector and delivering enhanced connectivity and reliable shipping solutions to customers in Sri Lanka and across the region.
