The prioritization of ultra-large container ships (ULCSs), or those with capacities between 10,000 and 25,000 TEU, delays shipments by smaller container ships (non-ULCSs with TEU carrying capacities of less than 10,000 TEU), and increases the risk of damage to both cargo and non-ULCSs while in port. It is common for US container ports to give priority to ULCSs over non-ULCSs in the use of their port channels. If a ULCS and a non-ULCS arrive at a container port’s harbor at approximately the same time, the ULCS will be given priority to use the port’s channel, while the non-ULCS must...

The prioritization of ultra-large container ships at ports delays shipments by smaller container ships, and increases the risk of damage to cargo and ships.&nbsp;

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