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Cargo and Market Boats

Images of freighters and market boats on rivers, illustrating trade and transport on waterways in various regions.

Wooden boat and riverside houses, Can Tho, Mekong Delta, Ha Giang Province, Vietnam

China, Jiangsu Province, Transport, Barge Train Travelling Down The Grand Canal Between Suzhou And Wuxi.

Typical dive boat in Cenderawashi Bay, West Papua, Indonesia, Asia

Freighter transporting logs of tropical timber on the Congo River, near Kinshasa, Kinshasa District, Democratic Republic of the Congo

ARCHIVFOTO. Der Rio Negro, zweitgrößter Nebenfluss des Amazonas in Brasilien, hat im Oktober 2024 den niedrigsten Pegelstand seit 122 Jahren erreicht. Für viele Menschen an den Flussufern, die auf Boote und Fähren angewiesen sind, wird das zum Problem. Das ARCHIVFOTO 2008 zeigt einen Fähranleger bei Manaus auf dem Rio Negro, normaler Wasserstand. Manaus Amazonas Brasilien *** ARCHIVE PHOTO In October 2024, the Rio Negro, the second largest tributary of the Amazon in Brazil, reached its lowest water level in 122 years For many people on the riverbanks who rely on boats and ferries, this is becoming a problem ARCHIVE PHOTO 2008 shows a ferry dock near Manaus on the Rio Negro, normal water level Manaus Amazon Brazil

China, Jiangsu Province, Transport, Barges Travelling Under Bridge On The Grand Canal Between Suzhou And Wuxi.

Bangladesh, Dhaka, 'Steamer Ferry On River, Crowded With Passengers.'

Hong Kong, Hong Kong Island. Aberdeen Fishing Village. Traditional Chinese junk, sampan or houseboat.

A boat crosses the harbor in front of a foggy Hong Kong.

Panama, Miraflores Locks, Panama Canal with its 48-mile ship canal

Steamwheeler docked at a wharf, Murray River, Echuga, Victoria, Australia, Oceania

Australia, Victoria, Echuca, Historic Port of Echuca, Murray River, steam powered river boats

Traditional houseboat on a canal in the canal system of the backwaters, Kerala, India, Asia

Ferry on the Mekong river near Phnom Penh, Cambodia, Southeast Asia, Asia

Ships on Pazundaung Creek, Yangon, Yangon Region, Myanmar, Burma, Asia

Dragon boat across the Songhua River, Harbin, Heilongjiang, China, Asia

A tour boat near Badong on the Shennong stream, a tributary of the Yangtze River at the Wu Gorge (Three Gorges) in China.

Canal at the Augusta Canal National Heritage Area, Augusta, Georgia, viewed during visit by Secretary Gale Norton to the community for tours and ceremony marking designation of six Georgia locales as Preserve America sites

Coloured boat on Mekomg river in Laos

Typical ferry boats in Manado port with the Soekarno Bridge beyond in provincial capital of Sulawesi's far north, Manado, North Sulawesi, Indonesia, Southeast Asia, Asia

Covered boats on the Chao Phraya river at Ayutthaya, Thailand, Southeast Asia, Asia

Sitakund, Bangladesh - 19 February 2026: Aerial view of the coastal landscape where the muddy tones of construction meet the shimmering waters, punctuated by small boats and a long bridge.

Traditional houseboat on a canal in the canal system of the backwaters, Kerala, India, Asia

Excursion boat with passengers on a river with clear 'Hamburg' lettering, Hamburg, Hanseatic City of Hamburg, Germany, Europe

Close up of a passenger ferry, Muenster Ferry over the River Rhine, Basel, Switzerland

Tanker in the sea of halong bay in vietnam

Cruise boat. Greater St Lucia Wetland Park. KwaZulu Natal. South Africa

Long tail boat in canal near floating market, Damnoen Saduak, Thailand (Editorial Usage Only)

boats in river Ganga near belur math kolkata West Bengal India Copyright: xShivjixJoshi/DinodiaxPhotox

Covered longboat on Sarawak river, Kuching, Borneo, Sarawak, Malaysia

Wooden boats in hooghly river, kolkata, west bengal, india, asia Copyright: xHarixMahidhar/DinodiaxPhotox

VIETNAM - ON THE FERRIES OF THE DELTA OF MEKONG. In the Mekong Delta, water is ubiquitous with the various arms of the river that bathes the territory. The construction of multiple bridges is not possible for economic reasons and because of the instability of the Mekong due to erosion, floods and tides.To allow people to cross the many tributaries, whether they are on foot or conveyed, many boats make round trips all day long. They are called ferries or ferries.VIETNAM - SUR LES FERRIES DU DELTA DU MEKONG. Dans le Delta du Mekong, leau est omniprésente avec les différents bras du fleuve qui baigne le territoire. La construction de multiples ponts nétant pas possible pour des questions économiques ainsi quà cause de linstabilité du Mekong dû à lérosion, aux crues et aux marées.Pour permettre aux populations de traverser les nombreux affluents, quils soient à pied ou véhiculés, des nombreux bateaux font des allé-retours à longueur de journée. On les appelle des ferries ou des ba

Boats in backwater Alappuzha Kerala India Copyright: xSatishxParashar/DinodiaxPhotox

India, Kolkata (aka Calcutta) capital of West Bengal, Hooghly River. Vidyasagar Setu (Bridge) connecting over 85,000 vehicles a day from Howrah to Kolkata. It's the longest cable bridge in Asia.

A boat from the aircraft carrier USS FORRESTAL (CV 59) passes the Statue of Liberty during Fleet Week. Base: New York Harbor State: New York (NY) Country: United States Of America (USA)

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Aerial view of colorful boats clustered along the muddy riverbank under a hazy sky, contrasting with the adjacent golden fields, Charmonai, Barisal Division, Bangladesh.

Thai fishing boats anchored in Koh Lanta, Krabi, Thailand

Houseboat on the Canal du Midi, Castelnaudary, Region Languedoc-Roussillon, France, Europe

Boats on Chao Phraya River, Bangkok, Thailand, Asia

Aerial view of many boats and fishing boats docket at Malpe New Port, Udupi, Karnataka, India.

Boats in front of the India Gate and Taj Hotel, Mumbai, India, Asia

Pilot Boat In The Suez Canal, Suez, South Sinai, Egypt

Old boat at the pier of Cayo Levisa island, Pinar del Rio province, Cuba, Greater Antilles, Gulf of Mexico, Caribbean, Central America, America, Central America

Egypt, Suez Canal. Typical canal views, auto ferry that takes passengers from Aisa to Africa.

Road rail bridge at godavari river andhra pradesh India Copyright: xDebasishxBanerjee/DinodiaxPhotox

Dayak long boats on river, Bintulu, Borneo, Sarawak, Malaysia

Houseboat in Tonle Sap lake, Kampong Phluk, Siem Reap, Cambodia

Houseboats, backwaters, near Alappuzha, Kerala, South India, India, Asia

Ferry over the Madhumati River, Bangladesh, Asia

Houseboat on Tutum River, Pantanal, Mato Grosso, Brazil, South America

Children sailing

Dhaka, Bangladesh - 23 January 2026: Aerial view of the bustling Buriganga River, where boats navigate the dark waters under a concrete bridge amidst the city's vibrant life..

Road rail bridge at godavari river andhra pradesh India Copyright: xDebasishxBanerjee/DinodiaxPhotox

Passengers boarding River Deben foot passenger ferry boat at Bawdsey Quay, Suffolk, England, UK

Aerial view of a bustling river port with ferries lined up, their vibrant colors contrasting against the muddy water, Dhaka, Dhaka Division, Bangladesh.

Ferry on the Brahmaputra River, Assam, North East India, India, Asia

Aerial view of the Iloilo River glimmers under a cloudy sky, with boats docked near the buildings, Iloilo City, Western Visayas, Philippines.

Little boat on the Merwede canal approaching a bascule bridge, Netherlands, Europe

Many wooden boats lined up at dock in the harbor, Nampan, Inle Lake, Shan State, Myanmar, Asia

Old fishing boat on the Rhine River at the Lorelei Rock, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Sankt Goarshausen, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany, Europe

Boat for tourists on Lake Tiberias, Galilee, Israel, Asia

Boats on the Chao Phraya River with views of the city, Bangkok, Thailand, Asia

Mali, Niger Inland Delta. A well laden river boat on the Niger River between Mopti and Timbuktu.

Bicycle ferry on the Thu Bon River, Hoi An, Quang Nam Province, Vietnam, Asia

Beautiful spares with blue awnings by a river at a hotel

The prow of a bright red Fishing and tourist boat sailing in the Bay of Bengal- Sundarban, India- 9th Feb 2018

Aerial view of the Kaa Waterfront, where boats rest on the muddy banks under the sprawling village, Khana, Bori, Nigeria.

Ferry, Port of Mombasa, Kenya, Africa

The landing vessel L9512 (1963-), type MK I - polyester

Big rowing boat with many rowers and the leading steering man, Water Festival, Phnom Penh, Cambodia, Southeast Asia, Asia

Annalena Baerbock (Buendnis 90 Die Gruenen), Federal Minister for Foreign Affairs, photographed during a visit to the THW in Germersheim on a disaster response vehicle, 21.07.2023., Germersheim, Germany, Europe

Ferry boat to the city of the White Emperor, Baidicheng, Qutang Gorge, Chongqing Province, China, Asia

Military boats on the Chao Phraya river in Bangkok, Thailand

India, Kolkata (aka Calcutta) West Bengal, Hooghly River. Canal system in front of the Vidyasagar Setu (Bridge) connecting Howrah to Kolkata. Silversea ship (Silver Discoverer) inside canal.

Tour boats on a river.

Dubai, Dubai Creek

Colourful traditional wooden fishing boats moored along the coast of Guyana, South America

The British patrol submarine HMS OCELOT (S-17) passes through the Miraflores Locks during its transit of the Panama Canal. Country: Panama (PAN)

Two big barges on the river in Novi Sad, Serbia

Boat racing at Payippad near Haripad Kerala India Copyright: xMxAmirtham/DinodiaxPhotox

High angle view of a ship's bow in a canal, Gaillard Cut, Panama Canal, Panama

Aftermath - Displaced Boats - Miscellaneous - 26-HK-28-192. ships and vessels aground near waterfront. Hurricane Katrina

Passenger ferries on the Chao Phraya River, Bangkok, Thailand.

Boats on the Chao Phraya river in Bangkok, Thailand

Overloaded passenger ferry with pilgrims on the Dhaka river, Port of Dhaka, Dhaka, Bangladesh, Asia

Chongqing, Chongqing Province, scooter with canopy on a riverside promenade, a cruise ship in the background, Yangtze River, Chongqing, Chongqing Province, China, Asia

Stranded public boat during the high tide in Venice, November 2019, Venice, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Veneto, Italy, Europe

Aerial view of numerous boats, packed with people, docked along the riverbank, creating a vibrant scene of activity and commerce, Dhaka, Dhaka Division, Bangladesh.

Long tail boats at railay beach

Boats, Seine, Paris , Barges, Rivers. Edmund L. Mitchell Collection

Rio Tapajos, Port of Miritituba, transport route for export of soya, Miritituba, Para, Brazil, South America

Historical reenactment activities marking the centennial of the first powered flight, Wright Brothers National Memorial, Kill Devil Hills, North Carolina

Aerial view of people waiting for the ferry at Mawa Ferry during Covid Pandemic restrictions, Munshiganj, Bangladesh.

Dhaka, Bangladesh - 12 September 2025: View of the bustling M/S Sheik Kamal ferry, its white exterior a stark contrast to the dark silhouettes of passengers gazing out from its decks..

Ships sailing in the Panama Canal, view from Contractor's Hill, Panama.

A Kettu Vallam houseboat moored on the river, Alleppey, Kerala, India

Tuktuk taxi convoy in the street, Bangkok, Thailand, Asia

Harbor, Dhaka, Bangladesh

Swan Boat, Public Garden, Boston , Parks, Boats. Edmund L. Mitchell Collection

Ferry boat with mopeds on the Thu Bon river in Hoi An near Da Nang, Vietnam

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