# Container maritime transport

*Last updated: 2026-06-18*

> Container maritime transport is the scheduled liner service operated by shipping lines to carry standardised ISO containers between international ports.

Container maritime transport is the scheduled liner service operated by shipping lines to carry standardised ISO containers between international ports. Unlike breakbulk shipping, containerisation allows heterogeneous goods – from consumer electronics to industrial components – to move in a single, tamper-evident unit, dramatically reducing handling time and cargo damage. Vessel capacity is measured in TEU (Twenty-foot Equivalent Units). Because container services connect seamlessly with rail and truck hinterland networks, seaports function as multimodal hubs and container shipping underpins the flow of global merchandise trade.

**Source:** [https://www.logisticsglossary.com](https://www.logisticsglossary.com)

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| Property | Value |
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| Term | Container maritime transport |
| Language | EN |
| Word count | 84 |
| Last updated | 2026-06-18 |
| Source | https://www.logisticsglossary.com |

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