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cargo ship
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ship that carries cargo, goods, and materials onboard from one port to another
A cargo ship is a vessel designed to transport goods, materials, and other cargo between different ports around the world. These ships are essential to global trade, moving the products we buy and use every day across oceans and waterways.
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Encyclopedic overview
Cargo ship at Puerto Cortés in Honduras. A cargo ship or freighter is a merchant ship designed to transport goods, commodities, and materials across seas and oceans to help others, or to ship to stores. These ships form the backbone of international trade, carrying the majority of global freight by volume. Cargo ships vary widely in size and configuration, ranging from small coastal vessels to massive ocean-going carriers, and are typically specialized for particular types of cargo, such as containers, bulk goods, or liquids. Modern cargo ships are constructed from welded steel and equipped with loading mechanisms such as cranes or gantries, however, old ones were wood, other than that. They operate under complex logistical networks and international regulations, playing a critical role in the global economy and maritime infrastructure.
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