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Containership

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Definition

A containership is a specialized cargo vessel designed for transporting goods in standard shipping containers. These ships are equipped with a large number of onboard container slots and handling equipment to efficiently load, secure, and unload containers. Containerships play a vital role in the global supply chain, enabling the transportation of goods by sea on a large scale. They offer advantages such as standardized container sizes, easy intermodal transfers, and the ability to accommodate various types of cargo.

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Containership

Definition

A containership is a specialized cargo vessel designed for transporting goods in standard shipping containers. These ships are equipped with a large number of onboard container slots and handling equipment to efficiently load, secure, and unload containers. Containerships play a vital role in the global supply chain, enabling the transportation of goods by sea on a large scale. They offer advantages such as standardized container sizes, easy intermodal transfers, and the ability to accommodate various types of cargo.

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