The importance of ocean transport

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Ocean transport is the transport of people (passengers) or goods (cargo) via waterways. Freight transport by sea has been widely used throughout recorded history. The advent of aviation has diminished the importance of sea travel for passengers, though it is still popular for short trips and pleasure cruises. Transport by water is cheaper than transport…

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The largest Ocean Freight container ship in the world

#1 Ever Ace Ever Ace is 399.9 meters (1312 feet) long and 61.5 meters (202 feet) wide. Her draft reaches 17 meters (55ft 9in), which is almost two feet deeper than that of her infamous cousin, the Ever Given, which blocked the Suez Canal for six days in March 2021 . Launched in July 2021,…

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Global temperatures will almost certainly hit record highs in the next five years

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Authoritative meteorological agencies have warned that global temperatures will almost certainly hit record highs in the next five years, and there is a high probability that global warming will exceed the key threshold of 1.5°C for the first time. High temperatures will have an impact on the global shipping service industry. On Wednesday, the World…

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Types and sizes of containers

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The 20-foot and 40-foot containers we usually see are called dry cargo containers, also called grocery containers, and some people call them containers. This kind of container is used to transport groceries that do not need temperature control. It has a wide range of applications. There are two types of commonly used 20-foot and 40-foot…

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Berkshire Hathaway’s Annual Meeting 2023

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Despite the recent market volatility and worries over the economy, Berkshire Hathaway CEO Warren Buffett on Saturday provided a calm and steady voice as he fielded questions from shareholders. That’s not to say that Buffett doesn’t see some turbulence ahead. He said commercial real estate could struggle with higher borrowing rates and banks could face…

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How does Space X affect the future of space shipping service?

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SpaceX, founded by Elon Musk, has been pushing the boundaries of space shipping service and has been a driving force in shaping the future of space shipping service. Here are some ways that SpaceX is impacting the future of space shipping service: Reusable Rockets: SpaceX has developed reusable rockets, which significantly reduce the cost of…

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New EV rules set to speed change in shipping services

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The Biden administration’s proposals would force U.S. automakers to dramatically increase production of electric cars and trucks over the next decade, putting more urgency on building supply chains for raw materials to reduce the industry’s reliance on China. This will have a major impact on shipping services such as land transport. The U.S. Environmental Protection…

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China’s port advantages and why it is difficult to be replaced

By the end of 2022, China was expected to have more than 2,700 ports. China’s container throughput was approximately 13 million TEU (twenty-foot equivalent unit) per year. There are six ports in China that rank among the top ten in the world, they are Shanghai, Shenzhen, Hong Kong, Guangzhou, Ningbo and Qingdao. As the largest…

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The recovery of the freight service industry after the end of the COVID-19 epidemic

The recovery of the global transportation service industry following the end of the COVID-19 pandemic will likely depend on several factors, including the speed of vaccine distribution, the development of new COVID-19 variants, and changes in consumer behavior. As more people get vaccinated, there will likely be an increase in travel demand, particularly for leisure…

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