SHIPPING INDUSTRY


Shipping Industry has seen a boom after the popularity of Cruises as a Tourism Attraction. Careers in Shipping Industry offer a Good Salary Package and act as a Dream Career for those interested in Travel and Leisure Industry. Shipping Industry offers Employment opportunities in Crgo Handling, Port Administration, Marine Engineering, Marine Surveying, Marine Equipment Manufacturing, Port Operations, Ship Building and Repairing Dock Yards.

Shipping companies operate in three Ways:

Tramp Trade - Tramp Trade is operated by Brokers who offer Frieght Services.

Liner Trade - Liner Trade Ships have fixed routes of operation. The Liner Traders have tie-ups with traders in other regions, thus, forming a network.

Captive Fleet - This refers to the Fleet of Ships owned by Large Business Houses.

Types of Ships use in Shipping Trade

Cargo Ships
Container Ships
Barges
Roll On and Roll Off Ships
Tankers
Bulk Carriers
Refrigerator Ships
Passenger Ships

Job Opportunities in Shipping Industry

- Traffic Clerks

- Stevedores

- Superintendants

- Pier Superintendents