Port Cities: Cape Town

Shipping connects the world with the journeys between ports. Take a journey through the port cities and get to know them. Standing between the majestic Table Mountain and the vast expanse of the Atlantic Ocean, Cape Town is a testament to the harmonious blend of history, culture and natural beauty.   Let’s learn more about…

Latest COVID-19 Updates for the Maritime Industry

Let’s take a closer look at the latest effects of the coronavirus on the maritime industry. As of April 7th, close to a 1,5 million coronavirus cases have been reported and 75,000 people have lost their lives. This pandemic has been negatively affecting the whole World: The individuals, the governments, the economies including almost all…

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,…

Container Ships

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…