Features of sea freight

Marine transportation is the most important mode of transportation in international trade, more than two-thirds of the total volume of international trade, most of China's import and export goods, are transported by sea transportation. Its advantages are large volumes, low shipping costs and extensive waterways. However, the slow speed, the high risk of sailing, and the difficulty of accurate sailing dates are its shortcomings.

According to the operation mode of ships, marine transportation can be divided into liner transportation and charter transportation.