Cargo ships, also known as merchant vessels or freighters, consist primarily of dry cargo ships and liquid cargo ships. They form the lifeline of the global trading system, carrying over 80% of international trade goods. These massive vessels transport raw materials, manufactured goods, energy, ...
Cargo ships, also known as merchant vessels or freighters, consist primarily of dry cargo ships and liquid cargo ships. They form the lifeline of the global trading system, carrying over 80% of international trade goods. These massive vessels transport raw materials, manufactured goods, energy, and food across oceans, connecting economies across continents.Designed to transport unpacked dry bulk cargo like ore, coal, grain, cement, and fertilizer. They have robust hulls and large hatches for efficient loading/unloading using large grabs, conveyors, or pneumatic systems at ports. Holds are typically large and open.Also known as conventional cargo ships, these are traditional and versatile vessels carrying packaged, boxed, bagged, drummed, or bundled general cargo. Since general cargo lots are smaller, typical capacities are around 10,000-20,000 metric tons.These carry cargo units on wheels (like trailers, chassis, or loaded pallets), moved directly in and out of holds by trucks or forklifts. They excel at transporting wheeled cargo such as cars, trucks, construction machinery, and trailers. Key features include large ramps for drive-on/drive-off loading and internal multi-deck vehicle decks.
