International sea transportation refers to the movement of goods, passengers, or other commodities across seas between different countries or continents. It’s one of the oldest and most crucial forms of trade and goods transportation globally. It plays a vital role in global trade and logistics by offering a cost-effective means of transporting large quantities of goods over long distances.

International shipping routes connect ports around the world, facilitating the transportation of raw materials, finished products, foodstuffs, machinery, and other commodities between different regions. Various types and sizes of ships are employed for international sea transportation, including container ships, tankers, bulk carriers, RoRo (Roll-on/Roll-off) ships, and passenger vessels.