The containership - its chances and challenges

摘要

Changes in the global economy have resulted in a special focus on cost efficiency in the shipping industry in general and in container shipping in particular. As fuel costs rise exorbitantly, liner operators are opting for vessels with lower fuel consumption. Apart from the cost factor, environmental aspects must increasingly be taken into account. Public awareness has also made ship operators reflect their customers' desires in this respect. New rules and legislation introduced by IMO, ports and governments have either already been implemented or will come into force soon.