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Top 10 World’s Largest Container Ships In 2021

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[Updated for 2021] The International Shipping Industry shares a major chunk, about 90%, of the global trade in goods. According to the International Chamber of Shipping, there are more than 50,000 merchant ships operating in the oceans currently.

Container ships (also spelt as containerships) are cargo ships that carry the load in large-sized intermodal containers. They are classified into various categories, based on their carrying capacity.

Presently, there are seven major types of container...

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10 Caspian Sea Facts You Must Know

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The Caspian Sea lies in Eastern Europe, at the border between Europe and Asia. As the largest inland water body on Earth, it has been vital to the economy of the surrounding regions.

With a wealth of marine flora and fauna, the Caspian Sea covers nearly 0.4 million square kilometres of area and has an average depth of over 1 kilometre. It spans 7,000 kilometres of coastline covering 5 different nations on both continents.

Numerous islands dot the Caspian’s surface, and the Sea is 28 m below the...

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10 Largest Container Shipping Companies in the World in 2021

 [Updated Dec 2021] Container shipping is one of the most important and necessary means of cargo transportation through sea routes.

In present times, however, there does not exist any monopoly by anyone of the container shipping companies leading to a complete lack of friction and tension in the international cargo shipping community.

All the same, there are a few international container shipping companies that lead the race in terms of the scale of operation of their shipping lines.

Ten of these...

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10 Gulf Of Mexico Facts You Must Know

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On the Eastern coast of North America lies a large body of water, separated from the Atlantic Ocean. Just North of the Caribbean Sea lies the Gulf of Mexico, an important location that is of immense importance to mankind.

It is surrounded to the West by the Mexican Yucatan and Veracruz regions, to the North by the United States, to the East by the Caribbean islands and Cuba, and to the South by the tapering Mexican mainland.

The Gulf of Mexico is divided into seven regions based on geographical...

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Guide To Oil Terminals – Everything You Wanted To Know

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Oil is an essential commodity that ensures industries function, vehicles run, and power for human needs is generated. Oil reserves are only found in certain countries that export crude oil and other petrochemical products across the globe.

The preferred means of oil transport is by sea, followed by rail.

Once an oil carrier reaches a port, where does it discharge its cargo?

How is the location for storage sites determined?

What are the precautions in place to prevent accidents?

Who are the major...

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10 Major Ports In India

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Covering a majority of the Indian subcontinent, India is an Asian country that is at the heart of trade across vital shipping routes.

It is surrounded by water on 3 sides and is flanked by the Bay of Bengal to the East, the Arabian Sea to the West, and the Indian Ocean to the South.

It has a coastline of over 7,000 kilometres, and one of the largest Exclusive Economic Zones (EEZ) in the world. The primary ports in India are 13 major harbours that are well connected and have state-of-the-art...

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10 Major Ports In China

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Located in Eastern Asia, the People’s Republic of China (PRC) is a major shipping and industrial nation. It is the 2nd largest country in terms of land area and is surrounded by water on the Eastern front.

China is a major economic power in the region and is known for industries that produce different types of products and ship them all over the globe. It is a major financial centre with several global banks and companies that are based in Shanghai, Hong Kong, Beijing, and Shenzhen.

The...

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30 Best Gifts For Boaters And Sailors

The holiday season is upon us again, and it’s that time of the year to hunt for gifts. If you know a boater or sailor and are searching for special mementoes to give them, look no further. In this article, we will be looking at the top 30 gifts to give that special sailor in your life.

We cover the best in technology, apparel, functional tools, and equipment in this guide. One point to note, it’s probably best to ask them what they would like. The field of maritime equipment is extensive, and...

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