Differences between a Tramp Ship and a Cargo Liner:

CARGO LINER	TRAMP SHIP
·         It follows a regular route and timetable. ·         It carries a variety of cargo. ·         The freight rates for goods and passengers carried are fixed by the owners at the shipping conferences. ·         It is subject to charter. ·         Generally more control and supervision are exercised over the ship activities.	·         It has no route or timetable but goes wherever there is business. ·         It usually carries only one type of cargo in bulk. ·         The freight rates are determined by bargaining at the time when the ship is chartered. ·         Tramp ships can be chartered either for a voyage or for a period of time. ·         There is not much control and supervision exercised.