Container ships play a crucial role in global trade, transporting most of the world’s non-bulk cargo. These massive ships carry goods in standardized truck-size containers, making it easy to transfer cargo between ships, trucks, and trains.
What is a Container Ship?
A container ship, also known as a boxship, carries all its cargo in intermodal containers. This method of shipping is called containerization. These ships are a common way to move freight around the world, and their capacity is measured in twenty-foot equivalent units (TEU). A typical load might include a mix of 20-foot containers (1-TEU) and 40-foot containers (2-TEU), with the larger 40-foot containers being more common.
Today, about 90% of the world’s non-bulk cargo is transported by container ships. These ships form the backbone of international trade, enabling the movement of goods on a massive scale. The largest container ships in the world can carry over 24,000 TEU, highlighting their significant role in global commerce.
Top 10 Largest Container Ships in the World (2024)
1. MSC Irina
– Capacity: 24,346 TEU
– Length: 399.9 meters
– Operator: Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC)
– Built by: Hudong-Zhonghua Shipbuilding
2. MSC Tessa
– Capacity: 24,116 TEU
– Length: 399.9 meters
– Operator: MSC
– Built by: Hudong-Zhonghua Shipbuilding
3. Ever Ace
– Capacity: 24,004 TEU
– Length: 399.9 meters
– Operator: Evergreen Marine
– Built by: Hudong-Zhonghua Shipbuilding
4. HMM Algeciras
– Capacity: 23,964 TEU
– Length: 399.9 meters
– Operator: HMM Co
– Built by: Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering
5. MSC Gülsün
– Capacity: 23,756 TEU
– Length: 399.9 meters
– Operator: MSC
– Built by: Samsung Heavy Industries
6. MSC Mina
– Capacity: 23,656 TEU
– Length: 399.8 meters
– Operator: MSC
– Built by: Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering
7. CMA CGM Jacques Saadé
– Capacity: 23,112 TEU
– Length: 399.9 meters
– Operator: CMA CGM
– Built by: China State Shipbuilding Corporation
8. OOCL Hong Kong
– Capacity: 21,413 TEU
– Length: 399.9 meters
– Operator: Orient Overseas Container Line (OOCL)
– Built by: Samsung Heavy Industries
9. COSCO Shipping Universe
– Capacity: 21,237 TEU
– Length: 400 meters
– Operator: COSCO Shipping Lines
– Built by: Shanghai Waigaoqiao Shipbuilding
10. CMA CGM Antoine de Saint Exupéry
– Capacity: 20,954 TEU
– Length: 400 meters
– Operator: CMA CGM
– Built by: Hanjin Heavy Industries and Construction
These ships are marvels of modern engineering, designed to maximize cargo capacity while improving fuel efficiency and reducing carbon emissions. They are the giants of the sea, ensuring that goods from all over the world reach their destinations efficiently and sustainably.
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