Chances of a Triple E class ship Visiting the United States in the future?

[the oasis of the seas 2]

Hello, I am new to SHIPSPOTTING.com

I know that Maersk Line new Triple E class ships, currently can not fit in any pier in the US, but what are the chances that the States will have a Triple E ship moored in or ports in the future? Will the US ports enlarge their piers for these giant ships?

[jan_t]

Never say never, but the odds are minimal. The 20 ships are especially designed to trade on two weekly service loops between the Far East and Europe.

However: These 18,000 teu ships as well as CMA CGM's and MSC's 16,000 teu ships will eventually replace vessels of ca. 13,000 teu. Through cascading effects, the introduction of 16,000 to 18,000 teu ships on the largest tradelanes (Asia-Europe) will eventually see further ships in the size range of 8,000 to 10,000 teu (and maybe even the first 13,000 teu ships) to enter the trade between Asia and the USEC/USWC.