The words cargo and freight have become interchangeable in casual usage. Technically, "cargo" refers to the goods carried aboard the ship for hire, while "freight" refers to the act of carrying of such cargo, but the … See more

Piracy is still quite common in some waters, particularly in the Malacca Straits, a narrow channel between Indonesia and Singapore See more

Famous cargo ships include the 2,710 Liberty ships of World War II, partly based on a British design. Liberty ship sections were See more

Cargo ships have been reported to have a possible negative impact on the population of whale sharks. Smithsonian Magazine reported in 2022 that whale sharks, the largest species of fish, have been disappearing mysteriously over the past 75 years, with … See more

The earliest records of waterborne activity mention the carriage of items for trade; the evidence of history and archaeology shows the practice to be widespread by the beginning of the … See more

A category designation appears before the vessel's name. A few examples of prefixes for naval ships are "USS" (United States Ship), … See more

Due to its low cost, most large cargo vessels are powered by bunker fuel, also known as heavy fuel oil, which contains higher See more