At 1,312 feet long, the MSC Anna is among the largest container cargo ships in the world. Bay Area maritime enthusiasts will have a rare opportunity to see it up close this week. (Photo courtesy of Wikimedia Commons)

In the midst of the novel coronavirus pandemic that has killed tens of thousands and slowed international trade, the Port of Oakland is expected to welcome one of the world’s largest cargo ships this week.

The 1,312-foot-long MSC Anna is scheduled to dock at Oakland’s International Container Terminal on Thursday with a load of empty containers it is picking up in Southern California, according to port officials. It will spend 24 hours in port taking on exports.

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Kiley Russell writes primarily for Local News Matters on issues related to equity and the environment. A Bay Area native, he has lived most of his life in Oakland. He studied journalism at San Francisco State University, worked for the Associated Press and the former Contra Costa Times, among other outlets. He has covered everything from state legislatures, local governments, federal and state courts, crime, growth and development, political campaigns of various stripes, wildfires and the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina.