Staggering picture of global shipping

Mar 17, 2009 0 Comments by nathan

I came across this photo that demonstrates the staggering impact the economic downturn has had on global shipping.

Cargo ship sit idle in Singapore

Cargo ships sit idle in Singapore - Courtesey Export Logistics Guide

Many idle ships are now being used to store empty shipping containers as ports now face dealing with mounting stacks of empty containers.   I have yet to notice a drastic increase in idled U.S. ships, however it would be interesting to compare overhead photos of U.S. container terminals to ascertain the number of empty containers stacking up in the U.S.

If you have photos documenting this shipping slowdown, send them my way!

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Nathan Menefee is an active duty Lieutenant serving in the U.S. Coast Guard, stationed in the San Francisco Bay area. He also holds an Unlimited Third Mate's License, and possesses a QMED and Tankerman PIC endorsement. He is a 2002 graduate of the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy.

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