Maritime transport is the process of transporting goods and passengers by sea. This process involves the use of ships, naval vessels, and other means of maritime transport. Maritime transport is one of the oldest and most important modes of transport in the world and is used to transport goods internationally.

Maritime transport is very popular due to its advantages such as high capacity, lower cost than air transport, ability to carry heavy and bulky cargo, and reduced air pollution. This mode of transport is used to transport goods such as oil, natural gas, food, chemicals, and industrial goods.

Shipping companies, ports, and international organizations such as the World Trade Organization (WTO) and the International Maritime Organization (IMO) play an important role in regulating and facilitating maritime transport. There are also laws and regulations related to maritime transport for safety and environmental protection.

When it comes to sea transport, cargo ships equipped with special features to carry various goods often come to mind. Ports and port facilities and many specialized equipment have been developed to ensure that this type of transport, especially during unloading and loading, is carried out reliably and quickly.

 

When a ship carrying goods enters the port areas and docks for unloading, health officers issue permission for the ship to communicate with the port by examining the relevant documents and information. Then, customs officers deliver a special book to the ship’s captain. This book contains general information about the goods and the ship, such as the name, name of the captain, number of personnel, flag and type of ship, ports of origin and destination, weight and number of goods to be unloaded, amount of provisions and prohibited goods, etc. This information is recorded in the book.

 

Then, the goods that are not to be unloaded are stored in the relevant warehouse, as well as the food warehouse, the beverage warehouse, and the prohibited goods are locked and sealed. Then, the ship’s captain or the representative of the relevant shipping company announces the list of goods that he intends to unload to the customs in two copies of the summary declaration.

 

Below, you will get acquainted with the details of our company’s sea transportation services:

 

∴ Container transportation from China / Container transportation from Europe

 

If you want to transport your container directly from Chinese ports or European ports to Iran, you are required to use the Islamic Republic of Iran Shipping Line (HDS LINE). However, if you wish to use foreign shipping lines (NVOCC) to transport your container, you should note that all foreign shipping lines transport containers destined for Iran through Wasit ports, the main of which is Jebel Ali Port.

 

Sea transportation has many advantages, including:

1. High capacity: Ships are capable of carrying large and bulky cargo. This means that it is possible to carry heavy and bulky cargo such as industrial machinery, vehicles, oil and gas products, etc.

2. Lower cost: Sea transportation is usually less expensive than air transportation. This is due to its high capacity and relatively lower operating costs.

3. Wide geographical coverage: Sea transportation is capable of wide geographical coverage and helps to facilitate communication and trade between countries and continents.

4. Reduced air pollution: Compared to air transportation and automobiles, sea transportation creates the least air pollution. This is due to the use of low-polluting fuels and the high volume of sea transportation.

5. Greater security: Sea transportation is usually safer in terms of security. Ships can use advanced security systems such as radar surveillance, military fleets, and anti-attack systems.

6. Traffic reduction: Maritime transport can help reduce traffic on roads and ports, as it transports heavy and bulky cargo by sea.

7. International transport: Maritime transport is one of the main methods of international transport, allowing companies to export and import worldwide.

8. Reducing environmental damage: Compared to road and air transport, maritime transport has the least impact on the environment. This is due to the lower use of fossil fuels and the reduction of air pollutants.

Overall, maritime transport is recognized as an important and effective method of global transport due to the many advantages it offers.

 

 

 

Maritime transport comes with its own advantages and disadvantages. Some of the disadvantages of sea transport are:

1. Time: Sea transport usually takes longer than air or land transport. This can cause problems for cargo that requires urgent delivery.

2. Limited facilities: In some ports and regions, sea transport facilities may be limited. This can lead to problems in loading, unloading and transferring cargo.

3. Dependence on weather conditions: Sea transport is affected by weather conditions. Storms, bad weather and rough seas can lead to delays in transport and even risks to ships.

4. Additional costs: Sea transport may incur additional costs such as loading and unloading costs, ship insurance costs and costs related to port equipment and facilities.

5. Restrictions on routes: Sea transport may have restrictions on routes and ports. Some ports may not be able to accommodate large ships due to shallow water depth.

6. Vulnerability to marine pollution: Maritime transport can lead to marine pollution. Oil spills, marine litter pollution, and chemical releases can harm the marine environment.

However, due to its large carrying capacity, reduced air pollution, ability to carry heavy and bulky cargo, and access to remote areas, maritime transport remains an important and economical method of global transport.

In Iran, the use of maritime transport is considered for the following reasons:

• Having about 3,000 kilometers of coastline

• Access to the sea in the north and south of the country

• Access to open waters (Indian Ocean)

• The country’s location on the route of the northern, western and eastern transit passages and access to the Caspian Sea in the north and the Sea of ​​Oman and the Persian Gulf in the south of the country

• Functioning as a link between Central Asian countries and the waters south of the country

In general, maritime transport in Iran is recognized as an important method in international transportation and trade due to the economic, security and infrastructure benefits it offers.