What do freighters today consist of?
Basically two groups of working ships set aside cabins for passengers: Freighters, including containerships and general cargo ships, are one of the lifelines of the world economy, but of the 29,000 large oceangoing ships in the world, only about 1% carry both passengers and cargo. It’s a special niche serving those travelers with the time and temperament to sail long itineraries – anywhere from a few weeks to several months – and who don’t mind doing without the amenities of a modern cruise ship.
