Blaze-Hit Zodiac Maritime-Managed Car Carrier Sinks in the Pacific
How did a fire turn a state-of-the-art car carrier into a drifting wreck? The Morning Midas, managed by Zodiac Maritime, caught fire on 3 June while transporting approximately 3,048 vehicles (including around 800 EVs) from China to Mexico. After the blaze couldn’t be controlled, the 22-strong crew abandoned ship and was rescued safely. The vessel subsequently […]
George Economou Accelerates Return to Container Shipping with Second‑hand Vessel
How is Greek shipowner George Economou making waves back in container shipping? Earlier this year, George Economou’s TMS Group, long focused on tankers and bulk carriers, signalled its intentions to re-enter the container ship market with a major newbuilding order in China. Now, he’s fast‑tracked that comeback by acquiring a modern container vessel from the […]
Cracking the Code: UK Police Raid Shipping Containers to Combat Car Theft
What’s the latest tactic in Britain’s car theft battle? UK authorities are making waves—literally—by raiding shipping containers at major ports like Felixstowe to intercept stolen vehicles before they’re shipped abroad. The initiative tackles a surge in UK car thefts, which hit a near 15‑year high last year. How It Works Scale of the Proble Why […]
Massive Cargo Ship Crashes into Garden Near Trondheim
What would you do if a 135-metre container ship turned up in your front garden? In Byneset, just outside Trondheim, Norwegian homeowner Johan Helberg awoke to a surreal sight—a colossal container ship, the NCL Salten, had run aground and bezelled its way into his garden, stopping just metres from his bedroom window . 🌊 A “Very Bulky […]
My Dog Sighs Transforms Shipping Container with Stunning Art for Victorious Festival
How did a shipping container become a canvas for one of Portsmouth’s most celebrated street artists? As the countdown to the Victorious Festival begins, Portsmouth street artist My Dog Sighs has teamed up with festival organisers—and Geest Line—to transform an otherwise mundane shipping container into a striking art piece. The towering installation will be visible […]
Four Years Later, Russian Captain Still Stuck in Sri Lanka After Container Ship Disaster
How can a ship’s disaster turn a captain into a de facto legal prisoner for years? Nearly four years ago, veteran Russian Captain Vitaly Tyutkalo was at the helm when his container vessel suffered a catastrophic accident near Sri Lanka. Now, after repeated legal traps, he remains trapped in Sri Lanka, unable to return home. […]
Global Shipping Container Market Report: Insights & Growth Outlook to 2034
Is the container market set to boom or face its limits in coming years? The global shipping container market is entering a phase of steady expansion. According to industry forecasts, its value is projected to grow from approximately USD 9.9 billion in 2025 to about USD 15.1 billion by 2034, representing a CAGR of around 4.6%. 📈 Market Overview […]
Shipping Container to Kickstart Tropical Seafood Farming in Midlothian
How can a humble shipping container revolutionise tropical seafood farming in Scotland? Scientists at the University of Edinburgh have bagged full planning permission to install a standard shipping container at Dryden Farm, Roslin, to explore an ambitious new frontier: artificial intelligence–driven tropical seafood production on land, right here in Midlothian. 🐟 Inside the Container Lab […]
Boxpark-Style Shipping Container Plaza Proposed for Leicester’s Cank Street
Can a ship‑inspired container plaza breathe new life into Leicester’s heart? Plans are underway to transform a disused space near Leicester’s Green Dragon and St Martin’s Square into a vibrant Boxpark‑style container plaza. Using repurposed shipping containers, the new development—championed by Leicester City Council and designed by Hickman & Smith Architects—aims to deliver a hub […]
Container Pop‑Ups to Revive Porthcawl’s Seaside Economy
Could a handful of converted shipping containers spark a seaside renaissance? Porthcawl’s council is giving its waterfront a clever twist by turning five repurposed shipping containers into pop‑up retail units in the Hillsboro South car park. This low‑risk, high‑flex approach aims to boost footfall, support local entrepreneurs, and enhance the town’s appeal to tourists 🛍️ […]
