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Deployment of large container ships by Maersk

Large container vessels – known as Megamax or Ultra Large Container Vessels (ULCV) – are deployed by modern carriers on main trunk routes (Asia–Europe, Transpacific) to achieve maximum utilization and cost efficiency.

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Large container vessels – known as Megamax or Ultra Large Container Vessels (ULCV) – are deployed by modern carriers on main trunk routes (Asia–Europe, Transpacific) to achieve maximum utilization…

With capacities exceeding 20,000 TEU, these ships generate economies of scale: the cost per container drops significantly through higher cargo volume and optimized fuel consumption.

Deployment requires deep-water ports with advanced container handling infrastructure; smaller routes remain more economical with smaller vessels.

Last updated: 12 June 2026Published: 22 November 2025

Source: https://www.maersk.com/

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Large container vessels – known as Megamax or Ultra Large Container Vessels (ULCV) – are deployed by modern carriers on main trunk routes (Asia–Europe, Transpacific) to achieve maximum utilization and cost efficiency. With capacities exceeding 20,000 TEU, these ships generate economies of scale: the cost per container drops significantly through higher cargo volume and optimized fuel consumption. Deployment requires deep-water ports with advanced container handling infrastructure; smaller routes remain more economical with smaller vessels.

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