WorldAugust 10, 2026

boxship

BOK-ship

Definition

A large cargo vessel specifically designed to carry shipping containers, often referred to as a container ship.

Etymology

The term is a compound word derived from 'box' (referring to the standardized shipping container) and 'ship.' It emerged in the late 20th century as a casual maritime industry shorthand for container-carrying vessels.

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The article uses the term to describe the scale and growth of the global containership fleet, noting that recent designs are becoming increasingly massive.

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