Moving on to the largest-size container ship, the ultra-large container vessel category is capable of carrying upwards of 20,000 TEU. The Maersk Triple E class of ships belongs to this ...

To measure volume and capacity, you can use a container with millilitres marked on the side. Small containers like this one might go up to 20ml. Remember, a teaspoon has a capacity of about 5ml.

Several hundred sensors measure the pressure, acceleration and vibration acting on the container during its journey. Infrared cameras and laser-based sensors detect the environment, including the ...