GL develops route-specific loading plans for boxships

Wednesday, December 19, 2012

The ship classification society Germanischer Lloyd (GL) said Wednesday it has developed new route-specific stowage guidelines for container vessels. The guidelines, available to all GL-classed boxships, is meant to offer container lines additional flexibility to load more containers on deck, while maintaining required safety levels. “With new route specific loading calculations, GL can assist container lines to accelerate cargo operations in ports and maintain a highe...

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