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water transport
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transportation on water surface (sea, lake, river, ...) or through water entity, using watercrafts
Water transport is the movement of people and goods using boats and ships on water surfaces like seas, lakes, and rivers. It matters because it provides an efficient way to move large quantities of cargo and passengers across water, making it essential for global trade and travel.
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Encyclopedic overview
Nyk Aphrodite carrying up to 6500 containers
Maritime transport (or ocean transport) or more generally waterborne transport, is the transport of people (passengers) or goods (cargo) via waterways. Freight transport by watercraft has been widely used throughout recorded history, as it provides a higher-capacity mode of transportation for passengers and cargo than land transport, the latter typically being more costly per unit payload due to it being affected by terrain conditions and road/rail infrastructures. The advent of aviation during the 20th century has diminished the importance of sea travel for passengers, though it is still popular for short trips and pleasure cruises. Transport by watercraft is much cheaper than transport by aircraft or land vehicles (both road and rail), but is significantly slower for longer journeys and heavily dependent on adequate port facilities. Maritime transport accounts for roughly 80% of international trade, according to UNCTAD in 2020.
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