Data Hub: World Boxship Fleet Update: 14,000 teu class back in vogue
While ultra large containerships help carriers to reduce slot costs, their inflexibility and hidden costs are pushing lines to invest in smaller tonnage that can be used on a greater variety of trades
With the raising of the Bayonne Bridge, the Panama Canal widening and dredging programmes at US east coast ports, vessels of 10,000 teu-15,000 teu can call at more terminals than ever before