Talking about shipping by ship, it turns out that there are various types. Types of ships used for shipping purposes are distinguished according to their use. The following are the types of shipping vessels that are often used:
- General cargo ship
This is a type of cargo ship that is versatile and can be used to transport various types of cargo, ranging from sacks, containers, to bulk cargo. This is because general cargo consists of two decks (twin deckers). - Bulk cargo ship
The next type of shipping vessel is a bulk cargo ship or bulk carrier. This is the most common type of shipping ship in the world. Usually, bulk cargo ships are used to transport heavy materials such as iron ore, minerals, coal, and raw natural resources. - Tanker ship
A tanker, or sometimes called a tank ship, is a type of shipping vehicle used to transport and store large volumes of liquid or gas. Some examples of tankers are oil tankers and gas carriers. Sometimes, tankers also carry raw materials such as vegetable oil. - Container Ship
The type of ship for the last shipping is the container. Special container ships are used to transport a certain amount of containers from one place to another. The container itself is a large box that can be used to transport various types of cargo, ranging from daily necessities to vehicles.
