🔥10 Facts About Container Shipping That Will Surprise You!
🔎The Myths You Thought You Knew… Shattered.
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🔥Greetings, Maritime Mavericks!
Think you know container shipping? Think again.
Some “facts” everyone believes are completely wrong.
Billions move across oceans — but myths dominate the narrative.
From costs to emissions, the truth is shocking.
Ready to challenge everything you thought you knew?
🔍 The Myths Everyone Talks About:
Myth #1: “Shipping costs drive consumer price inflation.”
Myth #2: “The global fleet is outdated and inefficient.”
Myth #3: “A few carriers dominate the entire industry.”
Myth #4: “Millions of containers are lost at sea.”
Myth #5: “Shipping hasn’t embraced digitalization.”
Myth #6: “Container shipping is the top ocean polluter.”
Myth #7: “Bigger ships make freight more expensive.”
Myth #8: “Empty containers are just wasted assets.”
Myth #9: “Container ships aren’t sustainable.”
Myth #10: “All shipping routes are highly profitable.”
Let’s debunk the biggest misconceptions in global shipping.
Myth #1: “Shipping costs drive consumer price inflation.”
Fact: Shipping costs account for less than 1%-2% of consumer prices. A 15% rise in shipping costs increases inflation by only 0.15 percentage points over 12 months, far less than manufacturing or energy costs.
Myth #2: “The global fleet is outdated and inefficient.”
Fact: Over 30% of the global fleet was built after 2015, and the average fleet age is just 14.2 years. Maersk alone has ordered 19 methanol-powered ships to cut emissions.
Myth #3: The Ocean Carrier Industry is Highly Concentrated
Fact: Contrary to popular belief, the container shipping market is competitive, with numerous carriers, freight forwarders, agents, and exchanges actively participating. This diversity ensures that no single entity dominates the market, fostering a healthy competitive environment