Types of sea freight transportation

There are several types of maritime transportation, including:

• Cargo ships of various sizes with large hydraulic hatches covering the hold. Sometimes these ships have special refrigerated compartments for storing perishable goods.
• Refrigerated ships (or reefers) used to carry perishable goods requiring temperature-controlled transportation, such as meat, fish, and dairy products.
• Rolling Vesselsused for the transportation of wheeled cargo such as vehicles equipped with built-in ramps for getting on and off the vessel.
• Tankerstypically used for the transportation of petroleum or other liquids and gases.
• Barge. Cargo container ships often tow barges behind them to maximize storage space.
• Container ships with containers 20-40 feet long that can be easily loaded and unloaded on and off the vessel for onward transportation by road or rail.
• Bulk carrierstypically used to transport wood chips, grain and other materials that are loaded directly into the hold.

Advantages of international ocean freight transportation

Before making a decision, you need to consider the volume of your cargo, delivery time, transportation costs and shelf life of the goods being transported. Shipping is a key and integral part of the supply chain for most industries.

The advantages of ocean freight shipping include:

• Cost. Sea freight is more affordable compared to rail, road or air transportation due to lower maintenance costs.
• Heavy freight transportation. Heavy items can be easily moved as ships are suitable for transporting machinery and industrial parts, which is not possible for air transportation.
• Environmental friendliness. The consumption of less fuel makes ocean freight preferable for many organizations as reducing carbon dioxide emissions is becoming increasingly important.
• Safety assurances. With increased maritime security and the ability to seal and lock containers during the voyage, cargo losses are greatly reduced.
• International trade contacts. Connecting with global trade markets is an integral part of maritime shipping.
• Reduced duties and VAT. These costs are significantly lower as they are calculated as a percentage of the total value plus applicable export and import charges.
• Flexibility. Small shipments can be combined with other shipments, and bulk shipments can be placed in separate containers.

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