WorldAugust 10, 2026

containership

kun-TAY-nur-ship

Definition

A large commercial vessel specifically designed to transport goods packed in standardized shipping containers.

Etymology

The word is a compound of 'container'—from the Latin 'continere' (to hold together)—and 'ship,' denoting a vessel built to carry standardized cargo units.

In the news

The article uses the term to highlight the growing global fleet size and the specific operational energy demands of these cargo vessels within the FuelEU regulatory framework.

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