A large ship for transporting containerized cargo. Alternative spelling of container ship.

What is a container ship called?

A container ship (also called boxship or spelled containership) is a cargo ship that carries all of its load in truck-size intermodal containers, in a technique called containerization. Container ships are a common means of commercial intermodal freight transport and now carry most seagoing non-bulk cargo.

What is meant by contain container ship?

A container ship is a ship that is designed for carrying goods that are packed in large metal or wooden boxes. COBUILD Advanced English Dictionary.