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An Article About International Shipping Service

By Marci Nielsen


Oceans have been important in history of man in that it acts as a means of transport to people around the world.In the past, many people did not have the knowledge and techniques of using the oceans as a means of transport. In this century, ships are used in large numbers to transport cargo rather than people.Ferries and ships are used in the transportation of goods all over the world.This article contains information regarding the importance of International Shipping Service.

As the demand in the market is increasing globally, the volumes shipped are also increasing. In the year, 2000 and 2008 global trade increased to an average of 5.4 per cent. While the economic activity that same years only increased by 3 per cent. The world trade from the 1950s has contributed to 45 per cent of the world economy through shipping trades. And is also growing as the development and innovation of technology is being advanced.

About twenty three percent of the world trade is between Nations that have a common border. The percentage has been fairly constant over the past few decades. However, the percentage constant differs greatly depending on the development levels of different countries. Cargo transfer of countries that do not have a common border is mainly done through the use of the sea. However, many of the manufactured goods are being transported by air.

The mode of transportation depends on the cost of transportation as well as the value in weight of the cargo. When the value is higher in unit weight then the cost significant is going to be law. Reliability and punctuality are important values to be considered when it comes to valuable commodities. Marine shipping is thus an option when it comes to movements of cargo that are not easily perishable.

The growth of national trade has led to the massive increase to the demand of shipping transport. However, institutional as well as technological aspects played a very important role. Developments in communication, technology and information sector has brought about a decrease in mobility and accessibility cost. This led to the development and innovation of network that increased production thus facilitating outsourcing and offshoring of the products.

Due to the rise in demand, larger ships that could carry bulk cargo had to be built to solve this problem. It also led to the technological advances as well as organizational improvements in the management of ports.This included the use of containers which was the greatest innovation in this industries and hence the demand of goods needed could be met easily.

Shipping has also contributed to the growth of the economy since it has provided employment opportunities to so many people. Because of this many people are able to meet their family needs hence ensuring that the economy of a county grows. It has also led to the growth of third world countries.

The shipping of goods has also promoted the development of industries in third world countries. This is because it ensures a steady supply in terms of goods exported. It also brings the connection of different countries hence promoting tourism that is usually a benefit to the economy and wealth of a particular country.




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