3 ms·
It isn't just caprice that's made ships bigger and bigger and bigger; they're cheaper to operate. The loss of flexibility seems to be well-compensated by the lo
by dtgriscom 4y ago
It isn't just caprice that's made ships bigger and bigger and bigger; they're cheaper to operate. The loss of flexibility seems to be well-compensated by the lower cost.
- ElevenLathe 4y agoAre they not cheaper to operate because of economies of scale for staff (fewer sailors per ton-mile of cargo) and fuel (one big hull is less drag through the water than tons of little ones)? I assumed those were the main reasons but maybe there is some bigger one that dwarfs these, perhaps construction costs? Docking fees?