Container ships

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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).