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World’s Largest Bulk Carriers

It’s time to know more about the world’s largest bulk carriers. After talking about the world’s largest container ships, the world’s largest cargo ships, and the world’s largest crane vessels, let’s remember the world’s largest bulk carriers A bulk carrier, also known as a bulker, is a merchant ship designed to transport unpackaged bulk cargo,…

World’s Largest Cargo Ships

After mentioning the world’s largest container ships, it’s time to take a look at the world’s largest cargo ships. A cargo ship is any type of vessel that carries cargo in bulk or packaged form. These vessels include bulk carriers, container ships, oil tankers, LPG tankers, etc. After having talked about the world’s largest containers,…

World’s Largest Crane Vessels

Let’s take a look at the world’s largest crane vessels that are used for offshore construction. Crane vessels, also known as crane ships, are very large and powerful ocean-going vehicles. Since they are equipped with huge cranes to handle heavy loads, they are very convenient for offshore construction. Let’s take a look at the 5…

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World’s Largest Container Ships

Let’s take a look at the world’s largest 10 container ships based on their capacity. Container ships are the essential actors of commercial intermodal freight transport, therefore the maritime industry. As of today, nearly 90% of non-bulk cargo worldwide is transported by these types of ships. So, let’s get to know them better. Here are…

What Happened in Shipping Industry in 2019

Let’s review the events of 2019 that concern the maritime industry. Not just another year but whole another decade is over. It’s a little bit early to make a detailed review of the maritime industry’s past year performance since most of the official figures have not been announced yet. However, we wanted to remind you…

Shipping Industry: What to Expect in 2020

What changes and new trends are waiting for us in the maritime industry in the first new year of a brand new decade? Advances in technology, environmental concerns, commercial necessities, and many more factors will once again determine the direction the shipping industry will go. So, in the light of recent developments, let’s try to…

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IMO 2020 is Coming

As of January 1, 2020, International Maritime Organization (IMO) member states will be expected to fully implement the new global marine fuel sulphur cap. Will they, though? The World Shipping Council (WSC), The Baltic and White Sea Conference (BIMCO), The Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA), and The International Parcel Tankers Association (IPTA) have recently issued…