{"id":6415,"date":"2026-05-09T07:52:16","date_gmt":"2026-05-09T07:52:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/brf-logistics.com\/?p=6415"},"modified":"2026-07-08T02:32:20","modified_gmt":"2026-07-08T02:32:20","slug":"unterschiede-zwischen-vessel-und-ship-umfassender-leitfaden-zur-schifffahrt","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/brf-logistics.com\/de\/differences-between-vessel-and-ship-complete-maritime-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"Unterschiede zwischen \u201eVessel\u201c und \u201eShip\u201c: Der umfassende Leitfaden zur Schifffahrt"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"6415\" class=\"elementor elementor-6415\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4841342 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"4841342\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-eef6b25 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"eef6b25\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"485\" data-end=\"808\">In the world of maritime transportation, the terms <a href=\"https:\/\/brf-logistics.com\/\"><strong data-start=\"536\" data-end=\"548\">\u201cvessel\u201d<\/strong> and <strong data-start=\"553\" data-end=\"563\">\u201cship\u201d<\/strong><\/a> are often used interchangeably. However, while they share similarities, they are <strong data-start=\"645\" data-end=\"669\">not exactly the same<\/strong>. Understanding the differences between a vessel and a ship is essential for professionals in logistics, shipping, and marine operations.<\/p><p data-start=\"810\" data-end=\"913\">This article breaks down their meanings, key differences, and practical uses in international shipping.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d787c0e e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"d787c0e\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6f947ea elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"6f947ea\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">What Is a Vessel?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7aee7f8 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"7aee7f8\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ff172bd elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"ff172bd\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"946\" data-end=\"1175\">A <strong data-start=\"948\" data-end=\"958\">vessel<\/strong> is a <strong data-start=\"964\" data-end=\"978\">broad term<\/strong> that refers to <strong data-start=\"994\" data-end=\"1063\">any watercraft capable of transporting people or goods over water<\/strong>. This includes <strong data-start=\"1079\" data-end=\"1132\">ships, boats, barges, ferries, submarines, yachts<\/strong>, and even <strong data-start=\"1143\" data-end=\"1174\">offshore drilling platforms<\/strong>.<\/p><p data-start=\"1177\" data-end=\"1421\">In legal and maritime contexts, \u201cvessel\u201d is the <strong data-start=\"1225\" data-end=\"1251\">preferred general term<\/strong>. For example, the <strong data-start=\"1270\" data-end=\"1315\">International Maritime Organization (IMO)<\/strong> and most maritime laws use \u201cvessel\u201d to describe all floating structures used for navigation or transport.<\/p><h6 data-start=\"1423\" data-end=\"1451\"><strong data-start=\"1427\" data-end=\"1451\">Examples of Vessels:<\/strong><\/h6><ul data-start=\"1452\" data-end=\"1623\"><li data-start=\"1452\" data-end=\"1489\"><p data-start=\"1454\" data-end=\"1489\">Cargo ships and container vessels<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"1490\" data-end=\"1522\"><p data-start=\"1492\" data-end=\"1522\">Oil tankers and LNG carriers<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"1523\" data-end=\"1561\"><p data-start=\"1525\" data-end=\"1561\">Passenger ferries and cruise ships<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"1562\" data-end=\"1579\"><p data-start=\"1564\" data-end=\"1579\">Fishing boats<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"1580\" data-end=\"1600\"><p data-start=\"1582\" data-end=\"1600\">Naval submarines<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"1601\" data-end=\"1623\"><p data-start=\"1603\" data-end=\"1623\">Offshore platforms<\/p><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-56d1a47 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"56d1a47\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-06ae4a3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"06ae4a3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/brf-logistics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Differences-Between-Vessel-and-Ship-1024x683.png\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-6416\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/brf-logistics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Differences-Between-Vessel-and-Ship-1024x683.png 1024w, https:\/\/brf-logistics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Differences-Between-Vessel-and-Ship-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/brf-logistics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Differences-Between-Vessel-and-Ship-768x512.png 768w, https:\/\/brf-logistics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Differences-Between-Vessel-and-Ship.png 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d6ccbce e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"d6ccbce\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5080bd0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"5080bd0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">What Is a Ship?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-22c3414 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"22c3414\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5c47fe5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"5c47fe5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"1654\" data-end=\"1837\">A <strong data-start=\"1656\" data-end=\"1664\">ship<\/strong> is a <a href=\"https:\/\/brf-logistics.com\/news\/\"><strong data-start=\"1670\" data-end=\"1697\">specific type of vessel<\/strong> <\/a>\u2014 usually <strong data-start=\"1708\" data-end=\"1750\">large, ocean-going, and self-propelled<\/strong> \u2014 designed for the <strong data-start=\"1770\" data-end=\"1834\">transportation of cargo or passengers across seas and oceans<\/strong>.<\/p><p data-start=\"1839\" data-end=\"1972\">Ships are built to handle <strong data-start=\"1865\" data-end=\"1893\">long-distance navigation<\/strong>, equipped with complex systems for propulsion, navigation, and cargo handling.<\/p><h6 data-start=\"1974\" data-end=\"2004\"><strong data-start=\"1978\" data-end=\"2004\">Common Types of Ships:<\/strong><\/h6><ul data-start=\"2005\" data-end=\"2336\"><li data-start=\"2005\" data-end=\"2067\"><p data-start=\"2007\" data-end=\"2067\"><strong data-start=\"2007\" data-end=\"2026\">Container Ships<\/strong> \u2013 for transporting containerized cargo<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"2068\" data-end=\"2140\"><p data-start=\"2070\" data-end=\"2140\"><strong data-start=\"2070\" data-end=\"2087\">Bulk Carriers<\/strong> \u2013 for carrying unpackaged goods like coal or grain<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"2141\" data-end=\"2213\"><p data-start=\"2143\" data-end=\"2213\"><strong data-start=\"2143\" data-end=\"2154\">Tankers<\/strong> \u2013 for transporting liquid cargo such as oil or chemicals<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"2214\" data-end=\"2275\"><p data-start=\"2216\" data-end=\"2275\"><strong data-start=\"2216\" data-end=\"2235\">Passenger Ships<\/strong> \u2013 including cruise liners and ferries<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"2276\" data-end=\"2336\"><p data-start=\"2278\" data-end=\"2336\"><strong data-start=\"2278\" data-end=\"2293\">Naval Ships<\/strong> \u2013 used for defense and maritime security<\/p><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e15c573 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"e15c573\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c000e4f elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"c000e4f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Key Differences Between Vessel and Ship<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-903ded6 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"903ded6\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-90dd698 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"90dd698\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<table><thead><tr><th><strong>Category<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>Vessel<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>Ship<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Definition<\/strong><\/td><td>A general term for any floating structure used for transportation or navigation<\/td><td>A large ocean-going vessel used for cargo or passenger transport<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Scope<\/strong><\/td><td>Broader \u2014 includes all types of watercraft<\/td><td>Narrower \u2014 a subset of vessels<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Size<\/strong><\/td><td>Can be small or large<\/td><td>Typically large<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Operation Area<\/strong><\/td><td>Rivers, lakes, coastal waters, or open seas<\/td><td>Mainly open seas and oceans<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Crew Requirement<\/strong><\/td><td>Smaller crew or sometimes unmanned<\/td><td>Requires a professional crew and officers<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Purpose<\/strong><\/td><td>Varies: fishing, transport, leisure, military, or industrial<\/td><td>Primarily commercial or military transport<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Example<\/strong><\/td><td>Fishing boat, barge, yacht<\/td><td>Container ship, oil tanker, cruise ship<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-20f9024 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"20f9024\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-693cebb elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"693cebb\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Legal and Industry Usage<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6d83cc4 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"6d83cc4\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4302aa8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"4302aa8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"3244\" data-end=\"3513\">In <strong data-start=\"3247\" data-end=\"3263\">maritime law<\/strong>, \u201cvessel\u201d is the <strong data-start=\"3281\" data-end=\"3316\">official and comprehensive term<\/strong> used in contracts, insurance policies, and safety regulations. For example, <strong data-start=\"3393\" data-end=\"3411\">Bill of Lading<\/strong> documents and <strong data-start=\"3426\" data-end=\"3446\">Marine Insurance<\/strong> policies often refer to the \u201cvessel name\u201d rather than \u201cship name.\u201d<\/p><p data-start=\"3515\" data-end=\"3645\">However, in <strong data-start=\"3527\" data-end=\"3567\">common speech or shipping operations<\/strong>, \u201cship\u201d is more specific \u2014 referring to large cargo carriers or naval fleets.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-85d70f5 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"85d70f5\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-cab9321 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"cab9321\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Why Understanding the Difference Matters<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5412843 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"5412843\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f18cb8e elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"f18cb8e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"3701\" data-end=\"3825\">For logistics professionals, <a href=\"https:\/\/linktr.ee\/brflogistics\">freight forwarders, and shipping companies,<\/a> knowing when to use \u201cvessel\u201d versus \u201cship\u201d ensures:<\/p><ul data-start=\"3826\" data-end=\"4024\"><li data-start=\"3826\" data-end=\"3903\"><p data-start=\"3828\" data-end=\"3903\"><strong data-start=\"3828\" data-end=\"3854\">Accurate documentation<\/strong> in shipping contracts and customs declarations<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"3904\" data-end=\"3965\"><p data-start=\"3906\" data-end=\"3965\"><strong data-start=\"3906\" data-end=\"3929\">Clear communication<\/strong> with carriers, ports, and clients<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"3966\" data-end=\"4024\"><p data-start=\"3968\" data-end=\"4024\"><strong data-start=\"3968\" data-end=\"3982\">Compliance<\/strong> with maritime and insurance regulations<\/p><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-646fc7c e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"646fc7c\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1b59337 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"1b59337\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\" data-section-id=\"3jf98r\" data-start=\"135\" data-end=\"171\">Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)<\/h3><p data-start=\"173\" data-end=\"236\"><strong data-start=\"173\" data-end=\"236\">1. What is the main difference between a vessel and a ship?<\/strong><\/p><p data-start=\"238\" data-end=\"651\">A vessel is a broad term that refers to any type of watercraft capable of navigating on water, including cargo ships, tankers, barges, ferries, and fishing boats. A ship is a specific type of vessel that is generally larger, ocean-going, and designed for transporting cargo or passengers. At BRF Logistics, we work with various types of commercial vessels to provide reliable international ocean freight services.<\/p><hr data-start=\"653\" data-end=\"656\" \/><p data-start=\"658\" data-end=\"731\"><strong data-start=\"658\" data-end=\"731\">2. Why do freight forwarders use the term &#8220;vessel&#8221; instead of &#8220;ship&#8221;?<\/strong><\/p><p data-start=\"733\" data-end=\"1143\">In the logistics and shipping industry, &#8220;vessel&#8221; is the preferred term because it covers all commercial watercraft used for transporting cargo. Shipping documents, booking confirmations, and tracking systems commonly use &#8220;vessel&#8221; to accurately identify the carrier transporting your goods. BRF Logistics follows international shipping terminology to ensure clear communication throughout the logistics process.<\/p><hr data-start=\"1145\" data-end=\"1148\" \/><p data-start=\"1150\" data-end=\"1211\"><strong data-start=\"1150\" data-end=\"1211\">3. Does the type of vessel affect ocean freight shipping?<\/strong><\/p><p data-start=\"1213\" data-end=\"1591\">Yes. Different vessel types are designed for different cargoes. For example, container vessels carry standard shipping containers, bulk carriers transport unpackaged commodities, tankers move liquid cargo, and RoRo vessels handle vehicles and heavy machinery. BRF Logistics selects the most suitable vessel type based on your cargo, destination, and transportation requirements.<\/p><hr data-start=\"1593\" data-end=\"1596\" \/><p data-start=\"1598\" data-end=\"1667\"><strong data-start=\"1598\" data-end=\"1667\">4. How can BRF Logistics help choose the right shipping solution?<\/strong><\/p><p data-start=\"1669\" data-end=\"2000\">BRF Logistics evaluates your cargo size, weight, destination, transit time, and budget to recommend the most efficient shipping method. Whether you require FCL, LCL, breakbulk, project cargo, or door-to-door delivery, our team arranges the appropriate vessel and logistics solution to ensure safe and cost-effective transportation.<\/p><hr data-start=\"2002\" data-end=\"2005\" \/><p data-start=\"2007\" data-end=\"2078\"><strong data-start=\"2007\" data-end=\"2078\">5. Can BRF Logistics arrange international ocean freight worldwide?<\/strong><\/p><p data-start=\"2080\" data-end=\"2469\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\">Yes. BRF Logistics provides global ocean freight services connecting major ports across Asia, Europe, North America, the Middle East, Australia, Africa, and South America. We offer end-to-end logistics solutions, including cargo pickup, ocean freight booking, customs clearance, warehousing, and final door-to-door delivery, helping businesses streamline their international supply chains.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b065fe8 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"b065fe8\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b2b0545 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"b2b0545\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Conclusion<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bd8c577 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"bd8c577\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-58d92ea elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"58d92ea\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"4050\" data-end=\"4280\">In short, <strong data-start=\"4060\" data-end=\"4116\"><a href=\"https:\/\/brf-logistics.com\/contact\/\">all ships are vessels<\/a>, but not all vessels are ships<\/strong>.<br data-start=\"4117\" data-end=\"4120\" \/>A <em data-start=\"4122\" data-end=\"4130\">vessel<\/em> is any floating craft that can move on water, while a <em data-start=\"4185\" data-end=\"4191\">ship<\/em> is a large, ocean-going vessel used primarily for transportation or military purposes.<\/p><p 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