Container ships

LASH carriers were the predecessors to today’s container ships. In 1974, soon after they hit the scene, a record number of the ships were built.

How big are the world’s largest ocean container ships?

The biggest container ships sailing on the oceans can carry more than 24,000 TEUs and are as tall as the Empire State Building.

The Freightos Baltic Index (FBX) is the world’s leading—and most accurate—index of market rates for 40′ containers.

The Freightos Baltic Index (FBX) is the world’s leading—and most accurate—index of market rates for 40′ containers.

The Freightos Baltic Index (FBX) is the world’s leading—and most accurate—index of market rates for 40′ containers.

The Freightos Baltic Index (FBX) is the world’s leading—and most accurate—index of market rates for 40′ containers.

In addition to 40 waiting close to shore, another 56 farther out

The Freightos Baltic Index (FBX) is the world’s leading—and most accurate—index of market rates for 40′ containers.

The Freightos Baltic Index (FBX) is the world’s leading—and most accurate—index of market rates for 40′ containers.

The 21st named storm of the season is meandering around North Atlantic shipping lanes.

The port congestion crisis is Southern California is not getting any better.

Hurricane Sam will disrupt some Atlantic shipping lanes throughout the week, but should avoid landfall.

Hurricane Sam will make big waves in Atlantic shipping lanes, but should avoid landfall.

Hurricane Sam will make big waves in Atlantic shipping lanes this weekend, gaining strength as it approaches the Caribbean.

A compilation of the past week in social media images features a Gulf Coast hurricane, summer mountain snow, container ships stuck off the West Coast and more.

“One of the most remarkable asset plays in recent memory.” – Ship brokerage Compass Maritime

The Ever Ace is at nearly 24,000 TEUs, but ports may not be able to handle that much capacity.

Hurricane Larry will keep Atlantic container ship captains on their toes this week as it heads toward Bermuda (forecast video included).

2001: Several shipping lines are close to ordering the first container ships of 8,000- to 9,000-TEU capacity, but others in the industry are warning of the associated risks.

Officials say a sandstorm caused the Ever Given container ship to become lodged in the Suez Canal.

Three Chinese companies — CIMC, DFIC and CXIC — produce about 80% of the world’s containers.

Due to shipping snarl and container congestions, delays in retail inventories will be felt from Christmas through Easter.

Shipping containers are known for their long-term durability — here’s a closer look.

Container ships at California ports may have to run on their diesel instead of using onshore power.

U.S. Coast Guard starting to shut down commercial traffic at Caribbean ports due to a tropical system.

Heavy rain and gusty winds could soon disrupt supply chains and maritime freight in Hawaii.

New data from eeSea reveals that U.S. ports will see capacity plunge by up to 20% this month.

World Shipping Council issues reminder that seafarers are the backbone of international supply chains.

An in-depth look at coronavirus risks to Panama Canal transits.

Outlook of world’s largest container line hinges on timing of coronavirus containment.

Liners confront higher ship-lease rates at the very time fuel prices are spiking.

Toyota Motor Corp. opened its new $700 million Tacoma pickup assembly factory in central Mexico last month, aiming to use a combination of rail and short-sea shipping to export the […]

The amount of fuel carried on a container ship varies based on the engine capacity and size of the ship, which themselves are a function of the particular trading route […]

Few freight forwarders currently offer shipper-owned containers due to the lack of market transparency in their sourcing.

Billions of dollars in fuel costs at stake for containership owners.

A look at today’s containerized ocean transport of alcohol via bottle, can, keg, flexitank and ISO tank container — and how this mix could change going forward.

The number of containers is a better bellwether of global trade than the number of container ships.

The London-based startup is helping ships to optimize their port docking time, allowing them to sail early and save on fuel by sailing slower.

UNCTAD expects volumes across all maritime segments to grow in 2018. However, it warns that trade wars can disrupt the global trading system and there is a need to assess the implications of vertical integration within the industry, addressing any potential negative effects.

Hyundai Merchant Marine wants to grow its fleet to 1M TEU capacity and vault itself into the ranks of the very largest maritime carriers. The South Korean government is financing HMM’s expansion after letting Hanjin collapse in 2016/7.

Container Terminal Services has secured a contract to expand the Porto Umm Qasr in Iraq to handle more container volume.