The notion “water freight” refers to cargo transportation in special-purpose container vessels, barges or water transport vehicles by the use of waterways. Freight is often represented by dry bulk cargo which comprises such goods as grain, coal, ore, etc. Companies offering water freight services also ship chemicals, construction materials, metals, food, etc. The water freight can be classified into such types as inland, sea/coastal, marine, intracoastal water freight, etc.
Water freight transport is the most convenient and cost saving solution when delivering heavy cargoes to locations remote from the producer or seller of goods. A.P. Moller-Maersk Group, CSCL, Mediterranean Shipping Co., American President Lines, CMA CGM, COSCO, Hapag-Lloyd and Evergreen Marine Corporation are among the largest container shipping companies on the water freight arena.
The catalogue contains numerous research reports providing insightful information on the world, regional and country water freight markets. The research studies reveal data on the market trends, shape and structure and characterize the forces encouraging and limiting the market growth. The reports offer overviews of the top ship operators, largest harbors and ports and describe naval expenditures. Furthermore, the research reports describe future prospects for the water freight market.
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Anchor Handling Tug Supply (AHTS) Vessel Trends: Market Research Report
US$ 950.00
... analyzes and presents an overview of Anchor Handling Tug Supply (AHTS) Vessel market worldwide. 'Anchor Handling Tug Supply (AHTS) vessels are designed ... and bollard pull for performing specialized operations including the anchor handling.' The report also provides a review of classifications, applications and ...
January 2014
21 pages
Research Report on China's Port Industry, 2013-2017
US$ 2,200.00
... tons, which respectively increased by 12.7% and 12.0% over 2010. The passenger throughput of China's ports was 194 million, increasing by 9.8% over 2010. Among it, coastal ... world's second largest economy, it has been a country with the most port and container throughput and the fastest growth rate worldwide. ...
November 2012
60 pages
Analyzing Domestic Water Shipping in the US
US$ 500.00
... of navigable inland waterways used by the domestic shipping trades in the United States, not including the Great Lakes. The ... a boost. Aruvians Rsearch analyzes the domestic water shipping market in the US with regards to freight in its research offering Analyzing Domestic Water Shipping in the US. The report ...
August 2012
105 pages
Marine Transportation: Market Research Report
US$ 1,450.00
The global outlook series on Marine Transportation provides a collection of statistical anecdotes, market briefs, and concise summaries of research findings. The report offers macro level discussions on this infrequently reported industry. In addition to discussions on the industry’s structure, players, and ...
January 2012
89 pages
Merchant Shipping: Market Research Report
US$ 1,995.00
... offers discussion on the basics and structure of the Merchant Shipping industry. The synopsized market discussion provides a statistical insight into global ... , and Chile, among others. The abstracted regional market discussions provide a prelude to these markets. The report also includes an indexed, easy ...
January 2012
98 pages
China Port Industry Report, 2011
US$ 1,900.00
Benefiting from the global economic recovery, the port industry of China witnessed robust growth in 2010 after experiencing the downturn in 2009. In 2010, cargo throughput of the ports in China accomp...
July 2011
92 pages
Marinas: Market Research Report
US$ 3,450.00
This report analyzes the US market for Marinas in US$ Million Annual forecasts are provided for the period 2007 through 2015. The report profiles 338 companies. Market data and analytics are derived from primary and secondary research. Company profiles are mostly ...
February 2010
347 pages
China Container Port Industry Report, 2006
US$ 1,600.00
A fast economic development has continued to increase demand for energy, making global oil prices hover at high level and natural gas prices rise continuously. Threat to environment protection incurre...
January 2007
105 pages
