As we learnt recently via a blockage in the Suez Canal, when things go wrong in the shipping world, they can go really, really wrong.
When the Ever Given plugged up the Suez Canal for close to a week, the global economy’s reliance on shipping routes was clear to see.
The Ever Given, the stranded mega-container vessel currently blocking the Suez Canal, is holding up an estimated $400 million an hour in global trade.
Many of the products you will find on Amazon don’t ship to South Africa, and there’s often a wait for those that do.
The challenges posed by climate change could make traditional farming methods difficult in the future, and that’s where The Cube comes in.
The eco-friendly Ceiba is a little like Noah’s Ark, but for shipping containers, and it’s hoped that the vessel will cross oceans without the use of any fossil fuels.
The world’s shipping industry is looking at ways to decrease its carbon footprint, and nuclear-powered ships could be a promising option.
Amazon Prime Day promises some incredible savings, but you’re going to need a few tricks and tips to make the most of it.
For reasons that may forever remain a mystery, Boeing has patented an odd plane that effectively sucks up shipping containers.
Container ships are one of the safest ways to move cargo, so it’s great that the industry is looking at greener ways to get the job done.
It’s a luxury hotel, in the middle of a vineyard next to an old oak tree. It’s also made entirely from shipping containers.
Shipping containers can be used in a number of imaginative ways, some of which you’ve probably never considered.
Elon might attract most of the attention, especially with SpaceX’s recent successful launch, but Kimbal can definitely hold his own.
Developers are turning old shipping containers into beautiful micro apartments, and they’re clearly popular around the world.
Dramatic footage shows a container ship colliding with a crane and another ship at a port in South Korea.
Congrats – your business is off the ground, killing the competition, and has the potential to go global. Now what?
The shipping industry is finding creative ways to swap out the old ways of doing things for new, greener options.
Take a break and enjoy the creativity and eco-friendly designs that went into these superb container buildings.
The old saying “the bigger they are, the harder they fall” rings true when it comes to disasters involving massive cargo ships.
Shipping container homes are all the rage these days, and now London can boast a hotel made entirely from the repurposed containers.
The world’s biggest cargo ship, the MSC Gülsün, is longer than 36 buses and could transport 386 million pairs of shoes.
The award-winning superyacht, ‘My Song’, was on the way to defend a prestigious title when things went very pear-shaped.
Given the advancements we have seen with self-driving cars, it was only a matter of time until cranes were in on the action.
The OOCL Hong Kong currently holds the title of world’s biggest container ship and, at 191 317 metric tons, it’s a bit of a monster.
More and more people are ditching large houses for inexpensive and environmentally friendly “tiny homes”, made out of shipping containers.
Every day, right around the world, millions of goods pass through various ports of entry. As you might have guessed, China’s numbers are staggering.
We can’t all afford brand new designer goods. If you shop around, though, you can find very good deals on second hand luxury brands.
Turns out watching cargo ship fails can be quite enjoyable to watch from a distance. It’s also a good reminder of why people put such a premium on insurance.
Sometimes the perfect gift can only be found online. If you’re ordering from overseas, however, you better get ready to jump through some hoops.
We’ve compiled some of the worst ‘expectation vs reality’ online shopping fails out there. Don’t worry, sometimes it’s OK to have a chuckle at somebody else’s expense.