Term used to indicate the maximum size and capacity able to pass
through the Panama canal. Currently the maximum length is 290m. This will be
increased in 2014 to 366m as work on the Panama canal is completed.
10000 - Estimated number of containers lost at sea each year. This is less then 0,01% of total containers shipped
The annual income generated by Ocean shipping is estimated to be USD 500 billion.
The average cost of shipping a 20ft container from Asia to Europe is about the same as an economy fare for one passenger on the same lane.
The average cost of shipping a 20ft container from Asia to Europe is about the same as an economy fare for one passenger on the same lane.
Information sources: Port of Rotterdam,
Alphaliner, Marisec.org, Worldshipping.org, Maersk, US Army Corps of
Engineers,desk research. www.xzisu.com
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