Introduction of maritime transportation (2024)

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Author(s):Ran YanandShuaian Wang

Source:Applications of Machine Learning and Data Analytics Models in Maritime Transportation,

Maritime transportation is the transport of passengers and cargoes by sea which can be dated back to ancient Egypt times. It is the backbone of global trade, manufacturing supply chain, and world economy, as about 80% of world trade by volume is carried out by ocean-going vessels [1]. Even during the ever-hard time brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic, the maritime transport still plays a key role in moving various goods and products, especially the necessary living and medical supplies, around the world. The world economic development has a critical impact on maritime transport. According to the review of maritime transport produced by the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD), the international maritime trade volumes from 1970 to 2020 are shown in Table 1.1 [1].

Chapter Contents:

• 1.1 Overview of maritime transport
• 1.2 World fleet structure
• 1.2.1 Bulk carrier
• 1.2.2 Oil tanker
• 1.2.3 Container ship
• 1.3 Key roles in the shipping industry
• 1.3.1 Ship owner
• 1.3.2 Ship operator
• 1.3.3 Ship management company
• 1.3.4 Flag state
• 1.3.5 Classification society
• 1.3.6 Charterer
• 1.3.7 Freight forwarder
• 1.3.8 Ship broker
• 1.4 Container liner shipping
• References

Inspec keywords: goods distribution;international trade;ships;sea ports;transportation

Other keywords: world trade;maritime transport;international maritime trade volumes;maritime transportation

Subjects:Environmental issues;Economics;Production management;Goods distribution;Health and safety aspects

• Book DOI:10.1049/PBTR038E
• Chapter DOI:10.1049/PBTR038E_ch1
• ISBN: 9781839535598
• e-ISBN: 9781839535604

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