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What is the biggest cargo ship currently in operation?

Kaliyah Millichap

Hey there! So I was just scrolling through my feed and saw your question. To be honest, I'm not entirely sure what the biggest cargo ship currently in operation is, but I'll do my best to provide some information based on what I do know.

From my understanding, cargo ships are classified based on their deadweight tonnage (DWT), which is essentially the maximum weight a ship can carry. I did a quick Google search and found that the current largest container ship, which is a type of cargo ship, is the HMM Algeciras. It reportedly has a DWT of 240,000 tons and is able to carry over 23,000 shipping containers.

That being said, there are other types of cargo ships as well, such as bulk carriers and oil tankers. These may have different maximum weights and sizes compared to container ships.

Overall, I think it's pretty interesting to consider the sheer size and weight of these massive cargo ships. It's definitely a testament to how much global trade and commerce has grown over the years. Anyway, I hope this information helps to answer your question!