newpanamax
New Panamax is a term used in the shipping industry to describe a class of container ships that are slightly larger than the traditional Panamax ships. The term "New Panamax" was coined to differentiate these ships from the original Panamax class, which were designed to fit through the Panama Canal's locks. The New Panamax ships have a length overall (LOA) of up to 366 meters and a beam of up to 48.8 meters, making them slightly larger than the original Panamax ships, which had a LOA of up to 304.8 meters and a beam of up to 45.5 meters.
The New Panamax ships were designed to accommodate the growing demand for larger container ships while still
The introduction of New Panamax ships has had a significant impact on the shipping industry, as they