The March 2021 grounding of the 20,150 TEU containership Ever Given and the consequent blockage of the Suez Canal had far-reaching implications for the shipping industry. The post Lessons learned…
Pictured: a large containership underway; Photo – Maritime Filming UK from Pixabay
Ships have been getting bigger and bigger over recent years. Vessels that were once seen as innovative in terms of their size and capability are already on the list of “the former greats” as newer and larger ships are developed, taking the industry’s trunk routes to new heights in scale and sustainability.
For many in the industry, this development in terms of increased size and capability is not only a reality,...