During the global downturn, ocean-going container ships have been moving more slowly - mainly to address excess capacity and to reduce fuel costs. According to Dutch shipping analysts, Dynamar, every second ship crossing the oceans in the first half of 2010 moved at speeds similar to the 1860s......." What goes around - comes around! " Take a look at the next numbers;
1860. The average speed of clipper ships was 15 knots.
1973. The average speed of container ships was 34.92 knots.
2008. The average speed of container ships was 24 knots.
2010. The maximum avarage speed of container ships this year is 15 knots!!
** Report on Business/Globe and Mail/November 13,2010
