CHICAGO EXPRESS (IMO 9295268)
CHICAGO EXPRESS is a Container Ship built in 2006 and flying the Germany flag, placing it in its 20th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 103,691 metric tonnes, a gross tonnage of 93,811, and a length overall of 336.19 metres. This size and capacity are characteristic of large-scale container transport operations. CHICAGO EXPRESS is classed by DNV-GL (ex GL), which is a member of the International Association of Classification Societies. The vessel has been observed in the Singapore Strait, East Asia, and the North America West Coast. It has previously operated under one former name and one former flag. Over the last 36 months it has had 8 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 17 June 2026.
- Type: Container Ship
- Flag: Germany
- Year built: 2006
- MMSI: 211839000
- Call sign: DCUJ2
- Gross tonnage: 93811
- Deadweight: 103691 t
- Length overall: 336.19 m
- Beam: 42.8 m
- Home port: Hamburg
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 50 since 2006
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC inspection: 17/06/2026
- Registered owner · Ship manager · ISM manager · DOC holder: HAPAG-LLOYD AG (Germany)
- Last AIS position: 31°57.0′N · 080°16.4′W · Speed 18.2 kn · under way · received 11 October 2026 at 14:19 UTC
- Destination: PAPCN · ETA 16 October 2026 at 02:00 UTC (as broadcast by the vessel)
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Frequently asked questions
What are the dimensions of CHICAGO EXPRESS?
The vessel has a length overall of 336.19 metres and a beam of 42.8 metres. It operates with a maximum draught of 14.61 metres.
What is the capacity of CHICAGO EXPRESS?
The ship has a deadweight tonnage of 103,691 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 93,811.
Which classification society manages CHICAGO EXPRESS?
The vessel is classed by DNV-GL (ex GL), which is an IACS member. Its current class status is listed as Delivered.
What is the PSC inspection history for this vessel?
Over the last 36 months it has had 8 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions, with 7 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 17 June 2026. All-time records show 50 inspections since 2006 and no detentions.
Where has CHICAGO EXPRESS been recently spotted?
The vessel has been observed in the Singapore Strait and East Asia. It has also been recorded near the North America West Coast.
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