Nautical Term: Tramp line

Definition of Tramp line

A shipping company that transports goods on irregular routes and schedules, as opposed to operating on set and frequent routes like a container liner.

For instance, The tramp shipping line, Sea Star, was chartered by a pharmaceutical company to transport a vital medication from India to Brazil. The Sea Star’s flexible and irregular sailing schedule allowed it to efficiently and effectively transport the medication to its final destination, helping ensure the delivery of this life-saving treatment to those in need.

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