Entry / used
LowAccessible examples exist where second-hand markets are deep.
Markets for container ship vehicles are regional even when brands are global.
Figures are dated bands for education — not live quotes.
Cost bands
New mainstream
MidVolume products priced for households, fleets or tickets.
Premium
HighComfort, range or brand premiums stretch the band.
Operating cost / year
VariesEnergy, crew, insurance and docking dominate lifecycle cost.
Infra share
ExternalRoads, rails, ports or pads are socialised costs riders rarely itemise.
Regions
East Asia
Dense manufacturing and transit cultures shape both production and use.
Europe
Regulation and rail/road balance influence fleet mix.
North America
Long distances and truck/air bias remain structural.
South Asia
Two-wheelers and dense buses often outrank private cars.
Middle East & Africa
Import patterns and resource corridors dominate.
Latin America
BRT, cable transit and flex fleets solve steep geographies.
Key numbers
42Atlas speed score
85Atlas efficiency
20Atlas accessibility
65Atlas safety
Makers & programmes
Ideal
United States-linked programmes around Ideal X illustrate how makers imprint the type.
Emma
Denmark-linked programmes around Emma Maersk illustrate how makers imprint the type.
Ever
Taiwan-linked programmes around Ever Given illustrate how makers imprint the type.
MSC
Liberia-linked programmes around MSC Irina illustrate how makers imprint the type.
OOCL
Hong Kong-linked programmes around OOCL Hong Kong illustrate how makers imprint the type.
Triple-E
Denmark-linked programmes around Triple-E class illustrate how makers imprint the type.
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Cruise ship
Floating resorts built for itineraries, not point-to-point migration.
Overall 47 ⛴️Ferry
Scheduled water links for people and vehicles across straits and islands.
Overall 59 ⛵Sailboat
Wind-driven hulls from dinghies to ocean racers — sport, cruise and heritage.
Overall 53 🛟Submarine
Vessels designed to operate submerged — naval power and research platforms.
Overall 46