Harbour Logistics and Shipping Operations

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What is the maximum loading capacity of the largest container vessel in 2023?

21.413 TEU

24.346 TEU (correct)

23.756 TEU

14.770 TEU

What is the length of the largest container vessel in 2023?

400 m (correct)

16 m

61.3 m

21.4 m

In which year was the Emma Maersk, a container vessel, launched?

2006 (correct)

2023

2019

2017

What is the width of the largest container vessel in 2023?

61.3 m Signup and view all the answers

What is the draft of the largest container vessel in 2023?

> 16 m Signup and view all the answers

What was the capacity of the OOCL Hong Kong, a container vessel, launched in 2017?

21.413 TEU Signup and view all the answers

What type of terminals handle coal, building materials, and iron ore?

Pourable bulk goods terminals Signup and view all the answers

What is the main focus of the course 'Harbour Logistics'

Sea Port Logistics Signup and view all the answers

Which type of terminal is used for cars?

Ro/Ro-Terminals Signup and view all the answers

What is the classification of terminals that handle steel, wood, project, plants, and equipment?

Terminals for general cargo Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of big container ships?

They cannot reach all ports Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of Off-Shore-Terminals?

Supporting offshore oil and gas operations Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of feeder ships in container shipping?

To distribute containers regionally from hubs Signup and view all the answers

Which type of terminals handle oil, LNG, and chemical products?

Liquid bulk terminals Signup and view all the answers

What is a trend observed in some shipping companies on certain routes?

Building alliances Signup and view all the answers

What is the topic of the section where the classification of terminals is discussed?

Types of Terminals Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of shipping companies on some routes?

They operate on regularly scheduled services Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between Heavy Lift Terminals and other types of terminals?

Handling oversized and heavy cargo Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of alliances in shipping companies?

To reduce costs and improve efficiency Signup and view all the answers

What is a common practice observed in container shipping?

Shipping companies on some routes are building alliances Signup and view all the answers

What is a feature of feeder ships in container shipping?

They are used for regional distribution of containers from hubs Signup and view all the answers

What can be a limitation of big container ships?

Inability to reach certain ports due to size Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Types of Ships

The largest container vessel in 2023: MSC Irina, with a capacity of 24,346 TEU, length of 400m, width of 61.3m, and draft of >16m.
Maximum loading capacity of container ships varies over time, with increases in capacity noted in 2019, 2017, and 2006.
Examples of large container vessels include MSC Gülsün (23,756 TEU), OOCL Hong Kong (21,413 TEU), and Emma Maersk (14,770 TEU).

Shipping Companies & Alliances

Shipping companies operate container fleets, with the top 10 liner operators controlling a significant percentage of the market.
The percentage share of the top 10 liner operators has changed between Q2 2006 and Q2 2023, with some companies gaining or losing market share.
Examples of shipping companies include those partnering in alliances, which can influence the market and affect competition.

Types of Terminals

Terminals can be classified into several types, including:
- Terminals for liquid bulk (e.g., oil, LNG, chemical products)
- Terminals for pourable bulk goods (e.g., coal, building materials, iron ore)
- Off-Shore-Terminals
- Container terminals
- Terminals for general cargo (e.g., steel, wood, project, plants & equipment)
- Ro/Ro-Terminals (e.g., cars)
- Heavy Lift Terminals
Container ships mainly operate on regularly scheduled services and often build alliances with other shipping companies on certain routes.
Big container ships cannot reach all ports, and feeder ships are used for regional distribution of containers from hubs (e.g., in the Baltic Sea).

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This quiz covers the basics of harbour logistics and shipping operations, including types of terminals, types of ships, and loading capacities. It's a great resource for those looking to learn about the shipping industry.