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EPISODE · Apr 9, 2025 · 23 MIN

The Colossal Climb: The Evolution of Containership Size from the 1980s to Today

from The Maritime Education Podcast · host Captain Barry Sadler

In the world of global trade, few symbols capture the scale and efficiency of modern logistics like the containership. These vast floating warehouses are responsible for transporting 90% of the world’s goods, and over the past four decades, they have undergone a dramatic transformation in size and capacity. From the modest vessels of the 1980s to today’s ultra-large container ships (ULCS), the evolution of ship design has reshaped global supply chains, port infrastructure, and maritime economics.Barry shares his experiences as a cadet in the 80's to a pilot today and the changes in size he has witnessed. Can they get any bigger.......?Come and Visit our Website https://www.captainbarrysadler.com/At Captain Barry Sadler Maritime Training & Consultancy we deliver industry-leading online courses, oral exam preparation, and professional resources for deck officers, cadets, and maritime professionals. Fully aligned with UK MCA standards, our training helps you build knowledge, confidence, and a successful career at sea.Check Out Our MCA Questions Apps https://captainbarrysadler-colregs-quiz.base44.appFollow usLinkedinInstagramXFacebook

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In the world of global trade, few symbols capture the scale and efficiency of modern logistics like the containership. These vast floating warehouses are responsible for transporting 90% of the world’s goods, and over the past four decades, they have undergone a dramatic transformation in size and capacity. From the modest vessels of the 1980s to today’s ultra-large container ships (ULCS), the evolution of ship design has reshaped global supply chains, port infrastructure, and maritime econom...

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