# Maritime transport

*Last updated: 2026-06-22*

> A fully laden container vessel leaving port for a distant continent is maritime transport in its most familiar form: the movement of goods by ship across oceans and international waterways.

A fully laden container vessel leaving port for a distant continent is maritime transport in its most familiar form: the movement of goods by ship across oceans and international waterways. By volume, roughly 80 to 90 percent of global merchandise trade travels by sea, making it the dominant mode of freight carriage in international commerce. Shippers favour ocean freight for its low unit costs on bulk, containerised, and heavy-lift cargo, accepting longer transit times than air or road alternatives. The standard container – measured in TEU or FEU – is the primary cargo unit; key documents include the bill of lading, sea waybill, and customs declaration. Deep-sea liner services differ from inland waterway transport, which operates on rivers and canals within continental networks.

**Source:** [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maritime_transport](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maritime_transport)

## Quick Facts

| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Term | Maritime transport |
| Language | EN |
| Word count | 123 |
| Last updated | 2026-06-22 |
| Source | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maritime_transport |

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