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International Shipping in a Tropical Climate

by drorklar

Tropical climates and countries in South America, Africa and the
Caribbean present obstacles to international shipping companies
which are not present in other parts of the world. The
temperature, the diversity of governments and regulations, and
the presence of dangerous insects and bacteria create a shipping
nightmare that should only be handled by an international
shipping company with experience in dealing with the port of
origin and the destination country.

The first and most obvious factor to take into account when
doing international shipping in a tropical climate is the
temperature. Extreme heat can cause damage to cargo shipments and
result in financial losses if items are not packaged properly.
Food products need to be refrigerated or otherwise temperature
controlled to prevent spoilage. Rotting food can become a
breeding ground for insects and bacteria so methods of shipping
are strictly controlled for the safety of the cargo and the
crew.

The tropical zones of the world also seem to contain some of the
more unstable governments and hot beds of violence. This can
affect international shipping and is always a concern that a ship
captain needs to be aware of. Government upheavals, revolutions,
and even pirates are constant threats in the southern oceans of
the world and international shipping is prime prey.

Hot and tropical climates are the home of many different types
of disease carrying insects and bacteria that thrive in a warm
moist environment. These organisms can attach themselves to a
shipment and end up breeding in another continent. It is widely
believed that the red ant, which is indigenous to South America,
arrived in the United States via cargo ship in the 1930's and has
established itself since as a major pest and predator of other
insects.  Mosquitoes in tropical climates are more likely to
carry Malaria or Dengue fever and can devastate a ship's crew if
they make it aboard while a boat is in port.

Another danger to international shipping in the tropics is the
weather. During hurricane season, a region like the Caribbean can
see up to thirty tropical storms or hurricanes that can pose a
serious danger to international shipping. Sea and air freight
routes are shut down and those who dare to travel during these
storms put themselves and their cargo at serious risk. Cargo
ships are massive behemoths and a testament to the technological
advance of man but they are nothing compared to the fury of
Mother Nature. Intelligent ship captains stay safely in port
until the storm blows over.

Other headaches for international shipping companies in tropical
areas include the inaccessibility of inland areas, the shipping
lanes themselves and the distance required to travel from the
west to east when you're below the midpoint of a southern
continent. Many of the countries in South America and Africa have
an undeveloped highway systems making door to door international
shipping difficult and often impossible for even the largest and
most established shipping companies. Shipping lanes are often
tight and strictly enforced and the Panama and Suez Canals only
help when you're close to them.

Nir Dotan is a writer and promoter of 
<a href="http://www.omegashipping.com">International
Shipping</a> services, and 
<a
href="http://omegashipping.wikidot.com/new-jersey-moving-company">Omega
Shipping</a> Local as well as International Moving.

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