There are more and more shipping companies at any time, and there are many types of ships in international shipping; different requirements from importers and exporters are required, especially for ships used to transport different types of goods.

• Ro-Ro or “Ro-Ro” ships are used to transport transport vehicles and passenger vehicles.

• Container ships are used to transport standard 20′ or 40′ containers.

• Tankers are used to transport bulk liquids such as oil and gas.

• General cargo ships will carry all types of bulk cargo.

• Bulk carriers are used to transport bulky, single-cargo cargoes such as coal, grain and ore.

Merchant ships basically operate in two ways:

• As a liner operating on a fixed route, standard rates are usually used. The industry is dominated by ro-ro, container and general cargo ships.

• Or operate as a chartered vessel, at the request of the chartering agency, the means by which the cargo is transported onto the vessel.

Often, your shipment can reach its final destination in a number of different ways. These issues can be explored in detail by discussing these issues with dantful freight forwarders who know the most cost-effective and time-saving routes.