“How much does a cargo ship weigh?” has three different correct answers depending on which measurement you use. Displacement, deadweight tonnage, and lightship weight each describe a separate aspect of […]
The production of automobiles has become an increasingly worldwide business, which has led to a growth in the demand for international shipping of vehicles. RO-RO ships are ideal for this […]
Ships are among the oldest means of transport in the world. Although they are associated with transporting goods, modern ships are equipped to offer passengers and the crew a memorable […]
The backbone of Global trade is the need to transport goods safely, efficiently, and cost-effectively by avoiding delays in ports and optimizing the combination of the different modes of transportation. […]
Shipboard cargo damage can occur for several reasons. These include accidents caused by moisture, flooding, or rainwater. Moisture damage, however, is one of the most prevalent causes of cargo damage […]
Ships carry a wide array of goods ranging from foodstuff, machinery, vehicles, oil, gas, and dry goods. At the port, the goods are unloaded from one vessel to the warehouse […]
There are lots of different types of boats out there, but keeping track of all of them is a pretty daunting task. If you have heard the term ‘lift boat’ […]
When it comes to transporting goods, containers are a vital part of the process. But just how secure are they while in transit on ships at sea? On the open […]
Moisture damage is one of the leading causes of cargo claims on bulk and break bulk vessels. Whether it comes from the cargo itself, from condensation on the ship’s structure, […]
A reefer container is an ISO-standard refrigerated shipping unit that maintains a controlled internal temperature throughout a sea voyage, rail transit, or port dwell. This article covers reefer technical specifications, […]