Until TRV began operations recently, Europe was far away—a destination 24-25 sailing days away. Before TRV, it took about 40-50 days! However, the MSC Beryl reached its destination like a sprinter in just 15 days.
The Beryl left TRV at 17:49 on 31 August 2026. After passing through the Suez Canal, it reached the Valencia anchorage in Spain at 01:32 on 16 September 2026. The total time taken was 15 days and 7.43 hours. Has a ship from India ever reached the port of Valencia in such a short time? While 15+ days might seem like a record, the truth is that the Beryl broke its own record.
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