Maritime Transport Services

What are Maritime Transportation Services?

Since ancient times, maritime transportation and shipping goods by sea have been common methods for conducting international trade, playing a crucial role in the development of global commerce today. Maritime cargo transportation primarily involves the use of cargo ships, commercial vessels, passenger ships, barges, and other vessels to transfer goods and shipments. In simple terms, maritime services refer to the movement and transfer of commercial goods via the sea. Currently, maritime cargo transport has become a vital sector in global trade and transportation, gaining increasing attention for its importance.

Arka Logistics is one of the reputable and experienced companies providing maritime transportation and cargo shipping services. This company handles all necessary stages, from selecting the most suitable container to proper loading, international transportation to the destination port, and customs clearance for maritime cargo. By collaborating with this company, you can experience flawless and excellent maritime cargo transportation services.

Shipping goods by sea is one of the most vital sectors in the world of trade and transportation industry.

Types of Maritime Transportation Methods

Direct Transportation Method

In this type of maritime service, goods are transported directly from the port of origin to the destination port without the need to change ships or containers. In this process, loading the shipment into the designated container occurs at the port of origin. In terms of time, this transportation method typically takes less time compared to indirect maritime transportation methods.

Indirect Transportation Methods

Transshipment

Transshipment refers to a maritime transportation method used in ports where direct shipping from the port of origin to the destination port is not possible. In this type of transport, goods are unloaded from a container on the first ship and then loaded onto a second ship. In this maritime service, the container and its cargo remain unchanged; only the transport vessel is switched.

Cross Stuffing

Cross stuffing is a maritime cargo transportation method mainly used in ports that cannot send goods directly to Iran. In this type of maritime service, goods are removed from the container they are packed in and transferred to another container at an intermediary port. Additionally, this method is utilized when the customer may need to change shipping documents, allowing for the reissuance of the bill of lading.

Chartering

Chartering is used for transporting unpackaged and bulk goods. In this maritime service, items such as sugar, wheat, rebar, and other similar products, known as Bulk Dry, are transported by high-capacity ships. Typically, the cargo owner or their representative (a person or company using their commercial card for shipping) manages this process.

Combined Transport

Combined transport (multimodal transport) is employed when transporting and transiting goods from origin to destination cannot be accomplished with a single mode of transport. In such cases, integrated transportation of goods occurs through various routes, including maritime, air, land, and rail transport, using appropriate vehicles such as airplanes, ships, trains, and trucks. This type of maritime cargo transport offers advantages such as reduced transportation costs and increased safety for the goods.

Importance and Benefits of Maritime Cargo Transport

Utilizing maritime transportation services for exporting and importing goods is crucial. It offers advantages in terms of cost, carrying capacity, and access to remote areas compared to other shipping methods. This method allows for the movement of large and heavy goods at the lowest possible cost. Furthermore, maritime cargo transport reduces road and air traffic, thereby helping to decrease air pollution and greenhouse gas emissions. Considering that approximately 70% of global trade occurs via the sea, maritime transportation services significantly contribute to global economic growth.

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Why choose Arka company?

Arka Logistics International Company is comprised of several subsidiaries, including Bar Iran, Sakan Ranan Arya, Jam Georgia, Sherbiyani LLC, and Royal Shipping. It holds official membership in important associations such as the International Transportation Companies Association of Iran, the Iran Chamber of Commerce, Industries, Mines, and various international organizations (IRU_FIATA).

Additionally, Arka Logistics has representatives in Germany, Italy, Romania, Turkey, Bulgaria, China, Taiwan, South Korea, Dubai, and other European and Asian countries. The main competitive advantage of this organization is its dedicated warehouses in ports in Bulgaria, Slovenia, Turkey, and others.

We offer a regular weekly service from the North Sea to Russia (Astrakhan and Aktau port) in both bulk and containerized formats, as well as providing container services from the South Sea to the United Arab Emirates, all European ports, Africa, and the Americas, and vice versa.