Container ship
Ship type
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A container ship is a cargo ship that carries all of its load in truck-size intermodal containers, in a technique called containerization. Container ships are a common means of commercial intermodal freight transport and now carry most seagoing... Wikipedia
Lifespan: 20 to 30 years
Built: 1956–present
Capacity: Up to 24,000 TEU
In service: 9,535 ships as of 2010
Notes: Reduced superstructure, containers stacked on deck, bulbous bow
Propulsion: Typically diesel since 1990
Speed: Typically 16–25 knots (30–46 km/h) (19-29 mph)