Port Costs: Port Charges, Dues and Fees for Cargo Ships
What a ship pays in port: port dues, berth hire, pilotage, towage, terminal handling, agency and government fees, how each is calculated and who pays them.
Nautical Science
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Lifespan of Cargo Ships: Inside the Global Maritime Trade
Unravel the mysteries of cargo ship lifespans and their significance in the intricate world of global maritime trade.
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What is a Ballast Water Treatment System?
What a ballast water treatment system does, how filtration, UV and electrochlorination work, the IMO D-2 standard, required documents and PSC checks.
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Top 10 Busiest US Container Ports in 2025, Ranked by TEU
See how Los Angeles, Long Beach, and New York/New Jersey rank among the top 10 busiest US container ports by 2025 TEU volume, plus year-over-year change.
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Types of Cargo Ships: Understanding 12 Different Vessel Categories
Types of Cargo Ships: 12 Different Vessel Categories – Find out how they differ, how to identify and which vessel category suits your needs!
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Capesize Bulk Carriers: A Complete Overview of Giant Ships
Dive into the colossal world of Capesize bulk carriers: maritime marvels reshaping global trade and environmental dynamics!
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Top 10 Biggest Icebreakers in the World: Titans of the Frozen Seas
Icebreakers are essential for navigating through ice-covered waters, enabling maritime routes in the polar regions.
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Glossary of Nautical and Sailing Terms and Abbreviations
Navigating the waters of nautical and sailing terminology can be as challenging as sailing through uncharted waters. This comprehensive glossary covers essential terms and abbreviations, providing a valuable resource for both seasoned sailors and landlubbers alike. The terms are organized alphabetically for easy reference. A B C D E F G H I J K…
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How Deep is a Fathom in the Ocean? [Maritime Measurements]
A fathom equals exactly 6 feet, or 1.8288 meters. See how deep 100 fathoms is, a full depth conversion table, and where the unit’s name really comes from.
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Ice Classes of Cargo Ships: Navigating Polar Waters with Confidence
Ice class refers to the classification given to a cargo ship indicating its ability to navigate through sea ice. This classification is crucial for ensuring safe marine operations in polar regions and is assigned by various classification societies or national authorities. Ships with a higher ice-class can navigate through thicker and harder sea ice. Some…