Cargo | -2013-

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If you ask a cargo veteran today about 2013, they will likely say: “That was the year we stopped hoping for the old boom times and started building a smarter, slower, more resilient supply chain.” cargo -2013-

In July 2013, Maersk launched the first of its 20 Triple-E class vessels (18,270 TEU). Built at Daewoo Shipbuilding, these behemoths—400m long, 59m wide—were designed to sail at 19 knots while consuming 35% less fuel per container than the industry average. The Triple-E’s “dual-skeg” propulsion and waste heat recovery system became the gold standard. Critics argued they only worsened overcapacity, but Maersk’s bet was clear: survive on volume and efficiency. By [Author Name] If you ask a cargo