A specially designed cargo ship that allows any cargo with wheels to be rolled on at the port of departure and then rolled off at the destination. This transportation method facilitates rapid turnaround, reduces labor requirements, and enhances ship utilization.
Stowage refers to the methodical arrangement of freight in a ship's storage area to minimize risk to both the vessel and its cargo, optimizing space usage and ensuring the safety of transported goods.
A tramp ship or boat is a maritime vessel that does not follow a regular schedule or itinerary; instead, it travels wherever freight shipments take it.
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