Sea transport is one of the popular methods of transporting goods thanks to its reasonable cost and high convenience. Currently, About 90% of global trade volume is transported by sea. Let's explore with Cuong Quoc Logistics common types of cargo ships in maritime transport through the article below.

1. Container ship (Container Ship)

Container ships are specialized ships with a special design, different from other types of ships. Container ships have large capacity, from 1.000 to 5.000 not, allows transporting a huge amount of goods packed in containers.

This is the means of transporting 90% of global trade goods. The highlight of container ships is their fast moving speed, reaching over 26 knots/hour. Container ships do not use cranes on board but rely on gantry cranes at ports to load and unload goods.

Design features of container ships include cargo holds with a bottom area equal to or larger than the hatch opening, along with water ballast tanks on both sides of the ship to maintain balance when stacking containers into multiple floors.

2. Refrigerated Cargo Ship (Reefer Ship)

Refrigerated cargo ship, also known as Reefer Ship, is a type of ship equipped with a specialized refrigeration system to transport perishable items such as fruit, vegetable, meat, fish…

About structure, Refrigerated ships are similar to conventional cargo ships, but is equipped with a cooling system to maintain the appropriate temperature for each type of goods. The cargo hold has a small lid and is insulated with aluminum or alloy walls, Ensuring goods always maintain quality throughout the journey.

3. General Cargo Ship (General Cargo Vessels)

General cargo ship (General Cargo Vessels) Designed to transport individually packaged or fixed goods, such as machinery, Industrial equipment, plate…

Each general cargo train usually carries 10-15 containers, neatly stacked on the deck. The ship is equipped with container loading, unloading and lashing equipment to ensure safety during transportation.

4. Bulk Cargo Ships (Bulk Carrier)

Bulk cargo ship (Bulk Carrier) is a popular type of ship used to transport dry goods, Not packaged like coal, iron ore, cereal, sulfur… Goods are stored directly in the ship's waterproof cargo hold.

Bulk carriers have a sturdy structure with a single deck, Side tanks and hanging tanks on both sides of the tunnel, Helps adjust center of gravity easily. The wide cargo hold mouth creates favorable conditions for loading and unloading, and the cargo hold is reinforced to withstand impacts from equipment and cargo.

5. Roro ship (Ro-Ro Ship)

Roro ship (Roll on/Roll off) is a type of ship that transports wheeled goods such as cars, trailer, train carriage… The ship is designed with ramps at the stern and both sides, helps self-propelled vehicles easily get on and off the train.

The Roro ship has a large cubic structure, with a completely enclosed superstructure along the length and width of the ship, Ensure safety of goods during transportation.

6. Liquid Tanker (Tanker)

Liquid tanker (Tanker) designed to transport liquid goods such as crude oil, chemical, liquefied gas (LPG), liquefied natural gas (LNG), or even wine and water.

The ship's hull is divided into many separate compartments to contain liquids, with a system of pumps and pipes on deck and in the hold to pump and suction cargo. Tanker ships have a solid structure, Ensure safety during transportation.

7. Wood Transport Ship (Logger)

Wood transport ship (Logger) specializes in transporting whole trees or sawn timber. The ship's walls must be durable to withstand the large volume of wood on the deck. The ship is designed with a special structure to ensure the wood does not move during the journey, suitable for the needs of large-scale wood transportation.

8. Ship Carrying Barges (Lighter Aboard Ship)

Ship carrying barges (Lighter Aboard Ship) operates under a transportation system including a large tonnage mother ship and barges with a tonnage of 500-1.000 ton. Barges containing goods or containers are towed from river ports to sea ports, then loaded onto the mother ship by crane, hydraulic lifting system or floating method.

At the destination port, Barges are unloaded and brought to inland ports or unloaded right at the seaport. This type of ship is especially effective in countries with developed river transport systems.

Classification of Types of Cargo Ships

Types of cargo ships in maritime transport are classified based on the following criteria:

• According to the object of transport: Cargo ship, passenger ship, or a ship carrying both people and goods.

• According to the level of specialization: Specialized ships or semi-specialized ships.

• According to scope of operation: Domestic train, international ship, mother ship, little ship.

• According to the way of loading and unloading goods: Ships are unloaded through railings or via bridges.

Businesses can choose the appropriate ship type depending on specific transportation needs.

Conclude

Sea transportation is the top choice of businesses thanks to its convenience, Fast and reasonable cost. Cargo ships are specifically designed for each purpose, Helps transport goods effectively and safely. Please refer to the list of train types above to choose the most suitable vehicle for your needs.

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