The technologies of cargo shipment by water transport

Abstract

The increasing volume of global transportation and appearance of new types and transport features of cargo raises the need for serious scientific studies. Studies of technology for cargo shipment by water transport cover the following issues: classification, regulatory framework and characteristics of cargo transportation technologies: responsibilities of a forwarder and a carrier for safety and security of the cargo; regulation of cargo heat exchange to the environment; shipment of tap, bulk, timber, general, food, dangerous cargo; shipment of heavy and large scale cargo, movable equipment. These issues are related to cargo loading, safe and secure cargo shipment and cargo unloading. Also, of significant importance is the knowledge of the characteristics and features of a cargo, of atmospheric phenomena, of the difference between the two categories, goods and cargo. An important issue in cargo shipment technology is defining the optimal way of loading. It's also necessary to know the cargo capacity for a certain route in order to define the suitability of the vessel and find out the usage of vessel’s technical facilities to ensure the safety of the cargo, setting legally grounded commercial relations with customers. Very important are issues of establishing the security of freight shipping technology.