Maritime transport and fluvial transport, or more generally waterborne transport, is the transport of people or goods via waterways. Freight transport by sea has been widely used throughout recorded history.

What does the term maritime refer to?

1 : of, relating to, or bordering on the sea a maritime province. 2 : of or relating to navigation or commerce on the sea. 3 : having the characteristics of a mariner.

What is an example of Maritime?

Related to the sea or sailing. I enjoy maritime activities such as yachting and deep sea diving. ... The definition of maritime is something nautical or related to the sea. The body of laws that set the rules for commerce that takes place on oceans and seas are an example of maritime laws.