Short-sea shipping
Short-sea shipping involves the transportation of goods by sea over relatively short distances, typically within the same continent or region. This mode of transport is used to alleviate congestion on land routes, reduce carbon emissions, and provide cost-effective alternatives to long-haul trucking. Short-sea shipping plays a vital role in regional trade and logistics.
Related glossary terms
Cabotage
Cabotage is the transport of goods or passengers between two points in one country, typically restricted to domestic carriers. Learn how the Jones Act works.
Feeder vessel
Feeder vessel is the smaller ship that moves cargo between regional ports and main hub ports. Learn feeder networks, transit-time impact, and reliability risk.
Liner service
Liner service is a regular, scheduled shipping service operating on fixed routes with predictable departure and arrival times, offering reliable capacity for…
Ocean Freight
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