If aeroplanes and trains hold fascination for many, ships have their following too. Travelling by ship has its own charm. Just imagine a few days off, living in a home away from home. At least it sounds pretty exciting reading about it in books, whether one reads about first class cabins or super luxury liners. Commercially, ship is a viable option, it being cheaper than air transport, whether for goods or for passengers.
Shipping is an important commercial activity.
It involves efficient and economical movement of cargo and includes operations such as chartering and booking of ships and cargo and obtaining formal approvals for the movement of vessels. Professionals in the shipping industry are primarily involved in the country s export and import transactions. Since on most occasions goods are also transported by air, road or rail before or after they reach a port, there are professionals involved in freight forwarding. Nature of the work As already mentioned, professionals in the shipping industry are mainly concerned the efficient and economical movement of goods. Much of the work is done in ports and docks, which form the hub of activity.