By shipping goods in containers at sea, customers can enjoy many practical benefits. Available with its lower price than air freight transportation, sea transport is especially cost-effective for shipping large quantities of goods. At the same time, it is reliable. The shipping lines follow established schedules and have service to guarantee the arrival of goods on time. Larger ships carry larger capacities, reducing the number of sailings required to transport the goods. Moreover, it's good for the environment: ships use up less carbon per ton of cargo than any other kind of transport. And finally, in terms of what it can ship makes sea container shipping practically universal. Any type of product is capable being sent by container ship; perishable goods such as fresh fruit or vegetables. Everything from a complete production line (usually disassembled) to huge pieces like reactors and turbines too.