One of the oldest methods of international freight transportation is sea freight, sometimes referred to as ocean freight. It’s also among the most cost-effective. Sea freight is still the first option for many companies and people searching for an affordable solution, even though air freight is preferred for items that must arrive quickly.

The advent of containerization following World War II transformed sea freight services by allowing ships to be loaded with standardized containers, which eliminated the need for warehousing and increased the amount of cargo per vessel.Currently, TEU (twenty foot equivalent unit) or FEU (forty foot equivalent unit) containers are used to convey the majority of marine goods.