Global trade is heavily reliant on maritime shipping routes, which play a crucial role in transporting goods across the world. These routes connect major seaports and enable the movement of goods from one continent to another. Over 90% of global trade is conducted through maritime shipping, making it a vital component of the global economy.…
Cargo ships are responsible for transporting a significant portion of the world’s goods, from food to electronics. As they traverse the world’s oceans, these vessels consume vast amounts of fuel to power their engines and keep them moving. With the increasing emphasis on reducing carbon emissions, it is essential to understand how much fuel these…
Cargo ships are mainly powered by large marine diesel engines, which are highly efficient and can consume large quantities of fuel. On average, a cargo ship can burn through 20 to 70 tons of fuel per day and up to 400 tons per day, depending on its size and speed. That’s equivalent to the amount…
The shipping industry is one of the most important and complex industries in the world. It is responsible for transporting goods and materials from one place to another. In order to maintain the safety and efficiency of these operations, it is essential to understand the various phenomena that affect ships and their performance. One such…
Cargo ships consume a hefty amount of fuel every day especially when it is under voyage. Hence, it is necessary to plan in advance when and where to take fuel in order to make sure the vessel can still arrive at its port of call. Bunkering is the process of supplying fuel or marine gas…
A major requirement during the carriage of goods at sea is that the carriage should be done in a way that avoids damage to the carrying vessel. Since most solid bulk cargoes are usually heavy high-density cargoes, vessels loading solid bulk cargoes are subject to structural deformation because of uneven weight distribution. Cargo trimming is…
Paperwork is essential to transport and trading, and shipping follows suit. A cargo manifest in shipping is used to keep track of everything, including a list of cargo, passengers, and the route taken by the vessel. It also provides details of the vessel’s crew members and the bill of landing. Goods shipped cannot be offloaded…
To operate the vessel properly, a minimum number of crew members is required. The number varies depending on the factors like the type of vessel, cargo operation, size, local standards, etc. Modern ships can have a crew of 15-25 persons. However, for the last twenty-five years, the number of crew members is being reduced, more…
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 and a major source of cargo claims, for a variety of reasons. On ships, moisture that causes cargo damage is referred to as “sweat.” Sweat…
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 or from one warehouse to another that is ready for transportation to the next destinations or put in warehouses as they await repackaging, customs clearance,…