This document discusses the growth of global container shipping and actions needed by carriers, port authorities, and terminal operators to facilitate increased capacity. It notes that global container throughput is projected to grow 35% between 2010 and 2017. To support this growth, carriers will need to cascade to larger vessels, ports will need to dredge for deeper drafts and expand infrastructure like roads and rail, and terminals will need to invest in equipment and technology to increase productivity and throughput. It also emphasizes the importance of human capital and training provided by STC B.V. to ports and terminals.