Shipping Containers Overboard: A Growing Global Concern
The Associated Press (AP) has brought to light a lesser-known but increasingly prevalent issue: shipping containers falling overboard. The report examines how severe weather, improper stacking, and inadequate securing contribute to these accidents, often resulting in pollution and significant economic loss. Shipping experts and environmentalists are calling for tighter regulations, improved tracking systems, and more […]
US Container Market Outlook Impacted by Elections and Global Economic Uncertainty
The US container market is set to experience volatility as upcoming elections and global uncertainty create an unpredictable economic environment. Industry experts predict that factors such as shifts in trade policies, geopolitical tensions, and fluctuating consumer demand will challenge the stability of the market. The impact could lead to disruptions in supply chains, especially in […]
Atlantic rowing record: Precious Lives Atlantic Challenge
Atlantic rowing record: Two men, one boat and over 300 miles rowed! In August 2014 Chris Walters and Elliott Dale set a new world record for crossing the Atlantic in a modern ‘open class’ pairs boat. They rowed 3246 miles from New York to the Isles of Scilly, raising money for a Children’s Hospice. Containerlift […]
Rising Cargo Stowage Failures off South Africa: A Growing Concern
As more ships avoid the Red Sea and sail around South Africa, there has been an uptick in cargo stowage failures and container losses in the harsh waters off the Cape of Good Hope. In the past few months, several incidents have been reported, leading to environmental damage and endangering other vessels. The challenges of […]
When shipping containers lost at sea burst open, what happens?
Russ Lewis has encountered an odd assortment of items along the Long Beach Peninsula in Washington over the years—Hot Wheels helmets, plastic turkey decoys, colourful squirt guns, and an endless collection of mismatched Crocs. When it’s just one Croc, you might assume it was simply misplaced, but finding several in different sizes hints at a […]
Shipping Containers Are Getting a Sustainable Makeover
Did you ever think shipping containers could play a role in saving the environment? Well, they’re getting a pest-fighting makeover! At a conference set in Rotterdam, experts will gather to rethink the design of shipping containers, particularly with a focus on eliminating the nooks and crannies where invasive pests love to hitch a ride. This […]
Lost Shipping Containers: A Growing Threat to Ocean Ecosystems
Are Lost Shipping Containers Endangering Ocean Life? As international trade surges, our oceans are being subjected to an unusual and often overlooked form of pollution—lost shipping containers. With thousands of containers falling into the seas each year, this issue isn’t just a logistical headache; it’s an environmental catastrophe. But how do these metal giants, sinking […]
Finding Gold in Northern Finland with Containerlift
A look back to 2017 when Containerlift completed its northernmost delivery of drilling equipment in the help to find gold in Northern Finland. Our driver travelled for four days before reaching his destination near Rovaniemi, Finland. Braving heavy snow and temperatures of minus 17, the equipment arrived safely at its destination just outside the Arctic […]
Scaremongering Union Claims Exaggerated Rates as USEC Strike Begins
The International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) kicked off USEC Strike action today, affecting US ports from Maine to Texas. The union accuses ocean container carriers of extortionate price hikes, claiming rates have surged to a staggering US$30,000 per container, an alleged jump from just US$6,000 a few weeks ago. In a statement released on Monday, the […]
The Future of Cargo Transport: Volvo Vera’s Autonomous Revolution
Have you ever imagined a world where trucks drive themselves, quietly gliding across the roads, moving goods without a driver in sight? That’s not a sci-fi vision but the reality Volvo Vera is bringing to life. Volvo Vera is an autonomous, electric tractor unit designed for heavy cargo transport. Launched in 2018, it represents a […]
