Cargo Ship Travel Guide

If you are new to cargo ship travel, this is a brief guide to explain some of the basic facts. Please be aware that most of this information refers to a time when it was possible to travel on a passenger cargo ship. This is very difficult to do now.

Ship Types
The different types of passenger freighters.

The Cost
A guide to fares, port taxes & insurance.

History of Freighter Travel
How did passenger freighter travel develop?

World Ports
A guide to container ports worldwide.

Taking Pets Onboard
Sadly, this is pretty much impossible by freighter, but there is one transatlantic service for pet owners if you are happy to travel by cruise ship.

Freighter Travel Books
Books about freighter travel.

Freighter Travel Websites
Further freighter travel links.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
A brief rundown of all the most commonly asked questions.
The best place to start if you are new to freighter travel!