This page ranks the world’s largest LNG carrier operators by operated fleet size as of April 2026. Ownership and operation frequently differ in LNG shipping — the rankings here reflect operational control of vessels, not legal title, which is why some large shipowners like Nakilat rank lower than fleet managers who operate vessels on long-term…
Evergreen Shipping is one of the world’s largest shipping companies, operating a fleet of cargo ships that transport goods across the globe. These ships, commonly referred to as the “Green Giants of the Sea,” are massive in size and weight, capable of carrying thousands of containers and heavy cargo. However, the weight of these ships…
A major requirement during the carriage of goods at sea is that the carriage should be done in a way that avoids damage to the carrying vessel. Since most solid bulk cargoes are usually heavy high-density cargoes, vessels loading solid bulk cargoes are subject to structural deformation because of uneven weight distribution. Cargo trimming is…
The need for organizations to transport goods by sea in a cost-effective manner constitutes the backbone of Global trade. Organizations achieve this objective by either using their own ships or leasing them from others in cases where their own assets do not meet their requirements. Chartering of a vessel is a maritime term that is…
Risk is an important issue in the maritime industry because of the public’s concern for several catastrophic accidents. While marine insurance typically provides coverage against definite and quantifiable risks to the insured’s own property, or direct financial loss to the company, such as “hull and machinery” damage for shipowners and “cargo loss/damage” for cargo owners,…
Paperwork is essential to transport and trading, and shipping follows suit. A cargo manifest in shipping is used to keep track of everything, including a list of cargo, passengers, and the route taken by the vessel. It also provides details of the vessel’s crew members and the bill of landing. Goods shipped cannot be offloaded…
In maritime transport, it is often difficult to accurately determine the time of arrival or even departure of a vessel from a port. For this reason, the abbreviations ETA and ETD were created. These terms are widely used in the maritime and shipping industry and indicate the approximate dates of the vessel’s passage start and…
The construction and functionality of maritime boats and offshore constructions are governed by and upheld by the ship classification society, a non-governmental entity. In this article, we will look into the top 10 Ship Classification Society that serves as a regulatory body that monitors marine safety and pollution management to provide classification, legal services, and…
Just like government entities governing rules for citizens, certain laws govern the rules for ships and offshore structures which are governed by bodies called classification societies. The classification society is a non-governmental organization that oversees and upholds technical standards for the construction and functionality of marine vessels and offshore structures. The Classification Society’s goal is…
Break bulk cargo consists of individually handled units such as steel, machinery, and bagged goods, loaded piece by piece onto ships.