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Types of Cargo Ships Cargo ships transport goods across the globe, playing a vital role in global trade. RK Container Ships Carry standardized containers, making loading and unloading efficient. Measured in twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs). Bulk Carriers Transport unpackaged bulk cargo...
Types of Cargo Ships Cargo ships transport goods across the globe, playing a vital role in global trade. RK Container Ships Carry standardized containers, making loading and unloading efficient. Measured in twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs). Bulk Carriers Transport unpackaged bulk cargo like grains, coal, and minerals. 1 Size 2 Cargo Range from smaller Examples include grains, Handysize to large Capesize coal, and minerals. What else? vessels. Tankers Carry liquid cargo such as oil, chemicals, and liquefied natural gas (LNG). Based on their size, tankers are further divided into various types such as: VLCC ULCC Panamax Aframax Suezmax Capesize Handymax Lighters Handy Tankers Chemical Tankers Carry chemicals and other hazardous liquids. Tankers Gas Carriers Transport liquefied natural gas (LNG) and other gases. Tankers Gas Carriers Fully Pressurized Ships can carry up to 3,500 m³ of gas in spherical or cylindrical steel tanks without temperature or pressure control. Transport perishable goods that require temperature control. Refrigerated Vessels (Reefer Ships) Fruits Vegetables Keep fruits fresh duringMaintain the quality What else? transport. of vegetables. Roll-On/Roll-Off Ships (Ro-Ro) Transport wheeled cargo like cars, trucks, and trailers. Wheeled Cargo Cars, trucks, and trailers. Ramps Built-in ramps for easy loading and unloading. Multipurpose Cargo Vessels Carry different types of cargo, making them suitable for smaller shipments and ports with limited facilities. Can handle various Versatile cargo types. Flexibility Suitable for smaller shipments and limited port facilities. Passenger Ships Transport people, including cruise ships and ferries. Cruise Ships Ferries Offer amenities for long voyages.Transport passengers between islands or across bodies of water. Car Carrier Ships Vessels specially designed for efficient transport of cars (pure ca , or variety of cars, trucks, tractors and buses (pure car/truck carrier