EMERY SHIPPING OCEAN CARGO

Types of Ships:

• Container Ships: These dominate modern ocean cargo, carrying standardized containers that can be easily loaded, unloaded, and transferred between different modes of transportation (trucks, trains).
• Bulk Carriers: These massive ships transport large quantities of loose cargo like coal, grain, or ore.
• Tankers: Designed for transporting liquids like oil, chemicals, or liquefied natural gas.
• Specialized Ships: These handle specific cargo types like vehicles, roll-on/roll-off (RoRo) cargo (trailers that can drive on and off the ship), or refrigerated cargo.

Shipping Process:

1. Export Packing and Documentation: The cargo is packed securely and proper documentation is prepared for customs clearance.
2. Delivery to Port: The cargo is transported to the departure port by truck or train.
3. Loading: The cargo is loaded onto the ship using cranes and other specialized equipment.
4. Ocean Voyage: The ship embarks on its journey, following designated shipping lanes.
5. Arrival and Unloading: Upon arrival at the destination port, the cargo is unloaded and cleared through customs.
6. Delivery to Consignee: The cargo is delivered to the final recipient by truck or train.