Definition

1. Noun:
   • A cargo ship specifically designed to carry standardized shipping containers: A "container vessel" is a type of ship built with cellular holds and deck fittings to securely transport large quantities of intermodal containers. It is a modern, efficient method for moving goods globally.

Usage and Examples

• Noun:
  • The new container vessel can carry over 20,000 TEUs (twenty-foot equivalent units).
  • Port operations were delayed due to the arrival of several large container vessels.
  • Goods are often shipped internationally via container vessel.

Advanced Usage

• The term is often used in logistics, shipping, and international trade contexts.
• "Container vessel capacity" refers to the maximum number of containers a ship can hold, typically measured in TEUs.
  • The container vessel capacity of the fleet has increased significantly.

Variants and Related Words

• Container ship: A direct synonym for "container vessel." The terms are used interchangeably.
• Freighter: A more general term for a cargo ship, which may or may not be designed for containers.
• Cargo ship: The broad category that includes container vessels, bulk carriers, and tankers.

Synonyms

• Container ship
• Box boat (informal industry term)
• Cellular ship (referring to the cellular structure of its holds)

Related Phrases and Terminology

• Port of call: A port where a container vessel stops to load or unload cargo.
  • Singapore is a major port of call for container vessels on the Asia-Europe route.
• Container terminal: The specialized area of a port where container vessels are loaded and unloaded.
• Liner service: The regular, scheduled operation of container vessels on a fixed route.

Noun

1. a cargo ship designed to hold containerized cargoes
   • the weight of the documentation of all the consignments on board a contemporary container ship can exceed 90 pounds