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String (of container ships)

The number of container-ships needed to maintain a regular service on a specific route ('loop'). For example, a string of four ships is needed to run a transatlantic loop.

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Source: Maritime Economics, 3rd edition

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Author: andersson.j

Main topic: Naval Architecture

Topic: Marine Transport and Economics

School / Univ.: Chalmers

City: Gothenburg

Published: 15.10.2009

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