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The Straits Times Unpredictable weather, exhausted crew and bigger ships also raise chances for mishaps Ships are growing bigger, allowing for containers to be stacked higher than ever before. In such cases, a ship can become more unstable in a storm - it can roll at steep angles, putting strain on the securing of containers. The situation becomes even worse if the stack is top-heavy.PHOTO: AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE Published7 hours ago https://str.sg/JF68 They can read the article in full after signing up for a free account. Share link: Or share via: Sign up or log in to read this article in full ....
Shipping Containers Plunge Overboard as Supply Race Raises Risks Bloomberg 1 hr ago (Bloomberg) Containers piled high on giant vessels carrying everything from car tires to smartphones are toppling over at an alarming rate, sending millions of dollars of cargo sinking to the bottom of the ocean as pressure to speed deliveries raises the risk of safety errors. The shipping industry is seeing the biggest spike in lost containers in seven years. More than 3,000 boxes dropped into the sea last year, and more than 1,000 have fallen overboard so far in 2021. The accidents are disrupting supply chains for hundreds of U.S. retailers and manufacturers such as Amazon and Tesla. ....
With boxes stacked ever higher, a ship can become more unstable in a storm wave after wave can cause the vessel to roll at steep angles, putting strain on the securing of containers. The situation becomes even worse if the stack is top-heavy. ....
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