Containers Lost at Sea — World Shipping Council
In 2024, approximately 576 containers were lost at sea, out of the over 250 million containers transported. The liner industry is taking proactive measures to prevent incidents and enhance …
What happens when shipping containers get lost at sea and …
More than 20,000 shipping containers have fallen off cargo ships at sea in the past 15 years, dumping everything from plastic pellets to hazardous chemicals into the ocean.
Thousands of shipping containers have been lost at sea. Here’s …
Oct 3, 2024 · More than 20,000 shipping containers have tumbled overboard in the last decade and a half. Their varied contents have washed onto shorelines, poisoned fisheries and animal …
576 Containers Lost at Sea in 2024 - BoatTEST
Jul 11, 2025 · Every offshore passage maker’s worst nightmare is hitting a submerged container, creating a hole that floods their boat in minutes. The World Shipping Council (WSC) has …
Containers lost at sea remain low as safety improves
Jun 30, 2025 · A total of 576 containers were lost at sea in 2024, a rise from 221 in 2023, but still well below the 10-year average of 1,274. The figures, published by the World Shipping Council …
Global Shipping Industry Reports Sharp Rise in Containers Lost at Sea ...
Aug 25, 2025 · The global shipping industry experienced a sharp increase in the number of containers lost at sea in 2024, according to the latest Container Loss at Sea Report released …
Containers lost at sea in 2024 remain low compared to 10-year …
Jul 1, 2025 · A total of 576 containers were lost at sea in 2024, an increase from the record-low 221 in 2023, but still well below the 10-year average of 1,274. The figures, published by the …
Shipping Containers Lost at Sea Pose Numerous Unseen …
Oct 4, 2024 · On Thursday, the AP published a report detailing how more than 20,000 shipping containers have been lost at sea in the last decade and a half, spilling their diverse contents …
What happens to shipping containers when they have been lost at sea ...
Oct 6, 2024 · More than 20,000 shipping containers have tumbled overboard in the last decade and a half. Their varied contents have washed onto shorelines, poisoned fisheries and animal …
Thousands of Shipping Containers Lost at Sea Annually: …
Nov 9, 2024 · Each year, thousands of shipping containers are lost at sea, leading to significant environmental and economic consequences. These incidents result in pollution, hazards to …