Shipping

Shipping is organizing freight and perform all or some of the related activities. This activity can be performed by:

• the user of transport (courier services);
• transport company (shipper and freight carrier combined in one company);
• separate order shipping (the company organize all activities of cargo transportation for fee).

Shipping is one of the models of transport. Organizing the transport of goods can be divided into two factors:

• functional, in which we distinguish the function of the carrier agent and the customer service
• commercial, which is a factor with regard to the allocation of rights of ownership to the goods being transported from taking out of service and its distribution

Types of shipping

Shipping refers to the process of transporting goods and materials from one place to another. There are several types of shipping methods, including:

• Sea shipping: This is the most common form of shipping and involves the use of ships, cargo vessels, and container ships to transport goods across oceans and other bodies of water. Sea shipping is typically used for large-scale and long-distance transportation of goods.
• Air shipping: This type of shipping involves the use of airplanes and other aircraft to transport goods quickly and efficiently. Air shipping is typically used for high-value, time-sensitive, or perishable goods.
• Rail shipping: This type of shipping involves the use of trains to transport goods across long distances. Rail shipping is typically used for large-scale and heavy goods, and can be more cost-effective than other shipping methods.
• Road shipping: This type of shipping involves the use of trucks, vans, and other vehicles to transport goods over land. Road shipping is typically used for shorter distances, and can be more flexible than other shipping methods.
• Multimodal shipping: This type of shipping involves the use of multiple shipping methods to transport goods from one location to another. For example, goods may be shipped by sea and then transferred to a truck for final delivery.
• Inland Waterway shipping: This type of shipping involves the use of barges, boats, and other vessels to transport goods along rivers and other waterways. Inland waterway shipping is typically used for large-scale and heavy goods, and can be more cost-effective than other shipping methods.

Each type of shipping has its own set of advantages and disadvantages, and the choice of shipping method will depend on the specific needs of the goods being shipped.

Classification of shipping

The sphere of activity and range:

• international,
• national,
• public - in which the company performs commercial services on behalf of other entities,
• own - shipping is organized by company owning goods,

Shipping includes all actions necessary for the timely, safe and economical transfer of cargo (except the transportation).

See also:

• Transport infrastructure

Shipping — recommended articles

Tertiary packaging — Transloading — Multimodal transport — Types of transport — Batch picking — Distribution network — Sea freight — General cargo — Door to door service

References

• Lai, K. K., Lam, K., & Chan, W. K. (1995). Shipping container logistics and allocation. Journal of the Operational Research Society, 687-697.