Global logistics is not standing still - it lives to the rhythm of ports, waves and the millions of containers that cross the oceans every day.
When planning international freight transportation, it's important not just to choose a route - it's important to know the world's sea arteries, their traffic, tariffs and safety.
At Grand Logistics Company we don't just transport cargo - we design efficient logistics routes, taking into account all the nuances: budget, travel time and port congestion. That's why understanding key sea lanes is our daily planning tool.
📌 What is a sea route?
A sea route is a natural or man-made pathway that ships follow to connect key ports and hubs.
It is like an invisible road in the ocean, allowing goods to be delivered with maximum speed, safety and efficiency.
🌐 The top 6 maritime routes the world is traveling:
🔹 Panama Canal - connects the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans. About 14,000 ships pass through it each year, saving them more than 8,000 kilometers of travel to bypass South America.
🔹 Suez Canal - a key route between Europe and Asia, through which up to 12% of world trade and 30% of sea containers pass. Around 19,000 ships pass through here every day.
🔹 The Strait of Dover (Channel) is one of the world's busiest shipping lanes, with more than 500 ships moving through daily. It is the main corridor between the North Sea and the Atlantic.
🔹 The Strait of Malacca is the shortest route between the Pacific and Indian Oceans, with more than 83,000 ships passing through each year. It is a strategic maritime corridor connecting Asia's largest economies.
🔹 The St. Lawrence Seaway is the shortest route connecting the United States to the northern parts of Canada, carrying more than 50 million tons of cargo annually.
🔹 The Strait of Hormuz is a vital region for energy, through which approximately 20% of the world's oil exports pass. Its security is of global importance to the world economy.
📦 What is transported by sea?
Almost everything from food and fertilizers to pharmaceuticals, car parts and high-tech equipment is transported by sea.
Every year, ships carry more than 11 billion tons of cargo - that's the weight of more than 1.5 billion large trucks
🚢 Interesting facts about ocean transportation:
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Container ships can be over 400 meters long - that's more than 4 soccer fields!
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The largest container ship in the world can carry more than 24,000 TEUs (standard size containers).
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Around 60,000 merchant ships are at sea around the world every day, providing communication between countries.
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About 90% of the world's trade passes through sea lanes.
🚦 How can you avoid delays and unnecessary costs?
Popular sea lanes are often congested, which can lead to delays at ports and higher tariffs.
At Grand Logistics Company , we use advanced logistics solutions and analyze actual conditions on the routes to choose the best route for your shipment.
Our approach saves time and money by ensuring reliability and control at every stage.
📞 Contact usand we'll help you plan your ocean freight transportation to be as efficient as possible.
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