Have you ever wondered where you containers come from, or thought where they get made and where they get shipped from? If so carry on reading as weve got some interesting facts to share with you. We have lots of people come up to us and ask about container ports, where they get shipped from, and the shipping process. If this is of interest to you then you can find all your answers right here!
Did you know all containers are manufactured in China and shipped around the world on massive cargo ships? Shanghai, China is known to be the fastest growing economy in the world, handling an enormous 33 million containers in 2013!
The top 5 ranked container ports are all in Asia:
Did you know all containers are manufactured in China and shipped around the world on massive cargo ships? Shanghai, China is known to be the fastest growing economy in the world, handling an enormous 33 million containers in 2013!
The top 5 ranked container ports are all in Asia:
- Shanghai, China – currently handling 33 million containers
- Singapore – currently handling 31 million containers
- Hong Kong, China – currently handling 23 million containers
- Shenzhen, China – currently handling 22 million containers
- Busan, South Korea – currently handling 17 million containers
Shanghai Port, China
The Port of Felixstowe
However, The Port of Felixstowe is our favourite here at Lion Containers, if it wasnt for The Port of Felixstowe bringing tons of shipping containers into Britain I probably wouldnt even be sat here typing this. The port of Felixstowe is the reason why we get quality containers shipped over from China to Britain. The Port of Felixstowe is full of jetties and has done Britain proud. Felixstowe port currently handles 3.7 million
20ft equivalent containers a year, handles 42% of the container traffic in the UK, is one of the largest ports in Britain, and is yet to expand! Imagine! One of your future containers might be at the port right now!
20ft equivalent containers a year, handles 42% of the container traffic in the UK, is one of the largest ports in Britain, and is yet to expand! Imagine! One of your future containers might be at the port right now!
There is a Trinity Terminal which is the largest container handling facility in the whole of Britain and is able to handle four million units! The goods that come in through The Port of Felixstowe are distributed throughout the UK quickly and efficiently. The Port of Felixstowe is extremely busy with goods going in and out of the country. There are about 30 shipping lines operating throughout the port, and vessels from all around the world visit it. What would any of us do without the amazing Port of Felixstowe? Just Amazing!
I hope this has answered a few of your questions, if not all of them!
Written by Priya Virdi at Lion Containers Ltd
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