As freight forwarders and logistics professionals, you know the vital role that container ships play in the transportation of goods around the globe. Container ships have grown in size over the years, and today we're going to take a look at the top five biggest container ships in the world that are set to launch in 2023.
These massive ships will be capable of transporting huge volumes of cargo, setting new records in the shipping industry. So, let's get started and explore the world's biggest container ships.
MSC Sixin
MSC Sixin is a vessel that is being constructed by the South Korean shipbuilder Samsung Heavy Industries. It will have a carrying capacity of 24,000 TEUs and is set to launch in 2023. According to reports, MSC Sixin will be one of the most technologically advanced container ships in the world, equipped with an efficient engine and Intellian's maritime VSAT antennas.
CMA CGM Jacques Saadé
CMA CGM Jacques Saadé is a massive container ship that was launched in 2020 by the French shipping company CMA CGM. It has a carrying capacity of 23,112 TEUs and is currently the world's largest container ship. The vessel has a length of 400 meters and a width of 61 meters, making it one of the biggest container ships to ever sail.
Ever Ace
Evergreen Group's new container ship named Ever Ace has a carrying capacity of 23,992 TEUs, which will make it one of the largest capacity ships in the world when it launches in 2023. The ship is being built at the Taiwanese shipyard, CSBC Corporation, and will feature the latest design to enhance efficiency, safety, and environmental performance.
The Ocean Alliance
The Ocean Alliance is a group of shipping companies that includes CMA CGM, COSCO Shipping, Evergreen, and OOCL. They have collaborated on a new vessel that will have a carrying capacity of 23,000 TEUs and will be one of the largest container ships in the world. The Ocean Alliance is set to launch in 2023.
HMM Algeciras
HMM Algeciras was launched in 2020 and is the world's second-largest container ship, with a capacity of 23,964 TEUs. The vessel, which is owned by the South Korean company Hyundai Merchant Marine, is currently the largest container ship in the world in terms of length, with a size of 400 meters.
As we have seen, container ships are growing in size, setting new records in the freight forwarding and logistics industry. These ships are capable of carrying staggering volumes of cargo and are equipped with the latest technology to enhance efficiency, safety, and environmental performance. In 2023, we can expect to see these vessels become even larger, setting new benchmarks in the shipping industry. As logistics professionals, it's essential to stay updated with new developments in the shipping industry, especially with the arrival of these new container ships. After all, they will impact shipping and transportation for years to come.
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