Sea transportation
Maritime transport is the movement of people, goods, etc. by boats, ships and other vessels over seas, oceans, lakes, canals and rivers.
Maritime transport is a branch of transport that plays an important role in the development of foreign trade. This branch of transport is considered one of the most suitable methods of transport due to its advantages such as low cost of transporting goods, payment against valid documents and speed in transporting large volumes of goods.
Advantages of sea transportation
Due to the large space available, they are more suitable for transporting goods with larger dimensions and weights.
More economical than other types of goods transportation (except rail transportation) and the fixed fare rate
Due to the use of a natural bed in various conditions where other types of transportation interfere, sea transportation is able to transport goods and cargo.
Features of sea transportation
- Very high capacity for carrying cargo
- Suitable for long intercontinental routes
- Possibility of carrying all types of goods (bulk, container, liquid, dangerous)
- Longer transportation time than air
- Types of sea transportation
- Container (FCL / LCL)
- Dry bulk (grain, minerals)
- Liquid bulk (oil, chemicals)
- Ro-Ro (Ro-Ro) for cars and machinery
- Important documents
- Bill of lading (B/L)
- Commercial invoice
- Packing list
- Certificate of origin
- Maritime insurance
Disadvantages of sea transportation
- Time-consuming
- Depends on ports and ship schedules
- Needs combined transportation to reach final destination
International maritime transport is usually carried out on a port-to-port or door-to-door basis (combined with road or rail transport).