water transport; water carriage
Refers to the transportation of goods or people by water, typically by ship or boat. Common in logistics and shipping contexts.
In this region, water transport is the backbone of logistics.
Water transportation can be cheaper than land transportation.
海上輸送 specifically refers to maritime transport on the sea, while 水上輸送 is broader and can include rivers and lakes.
Land transport, as opposed to water transport.
Compound of 水上 (on water) and 輸送 (transport).