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The number of containers a cargo ship can carry depends on the ship’s design, size, and the size of the containers. Most cargo ships hold between 5,000 to 25,000 containers, with newer ships being able to carry up to 25,000 containers.
On average, a container ship can carry between 5,000 to 20,000 containers. Very Large Container Ships (VLCS) and Ultra Large Container Ships (ULCS) can carry up to 25,000 containers.
The number of containers that fit on a ship varies based on the ship’s design. Modern cargo ships can transport over 21,000 containers.
Most cargo ships typically carry between 10,000 and 21,000 containers, depending on the ship’s size and capacity.