If you couldn’t already tell from the title, today is all about ocean cargo. In the past, we’ve focused on some of the big takeaways and facts surrounding air cargo, but now we’re hopping over to the oceanic side of things. Without further ado, let’s dive into the deep end.
Types of Ocean Cargo
There are a variety of methods for transporting cargo via sea, all with their own specific use cases. Here’s an overview of some of the most common options:
- Cargo Ships: Cargo ships of all different sizes can transport shipments efficiently and carefully. There are a variety of different types of carriers designed to accommodate everything from refrigeration to fragility notices or other special accommodations.
- Bulk Carriers: These ships are designed to transport unpackaged items in bulk. Those often include metals, coal, grains, and other similar items that don’t require special packaging.
- Barges: These are large containers that lack their own means of propulsion. They’re often pushed or pulled by other ships, like tugboats. Barges come in a variety of sizes and can be a great solution for transporting heavy bulk items.
- Tankers: To put it simply, tankers are the go-to for any shipments of liquid or gas.
Quick Ocean Cargo Figures
Ocean cargo has been around for centuries. Check out these awesome facts about the current state of the industry:
- The largest cargo ships can cost over $200 million to build.
- Ocean cargo is responsible for 90% of transportation.
- Shipping via sea can be better for the environment than land or air cargo.
- A ship’s engine is 1,000 times more powerful than the engine in a car.
- There are approximately 20 million containers being transported via sea at any given moment.
Why Choose Ocean Cargo?
At TOC Logistics, you know we’re all about saving our customers money. The main perk of ocean transportation is that you can ship large volumes of cargo at a lower cost. Shipments may take a bit longer to reach their destinations, but that means ocean cargo is a great way to save money with shipping goods that aren’t time sensitive.
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