International Ocean Freight is the primary mode of transport in international trade, which accounts for more than two-thirds of the total transportation volume of international trade. Most of import and export cargoes of China have been transported by sea.
The advantages of ocean freight are large volume, low cost and extensive channels. However, there are also some shortcomings, such as slow speed, high risk of navigation and uncertain sailing date.
International ocean freight includes liner shipping and charter shipping according to the operation mode of ships.