Manufacturers in India are now considering shipping products to the United States on ships capable of transporting goods to far-flung ports in North America and the Caribbean. Vessels outfitted with cutting-edge technology, such as cranes and propulsion systems, make it much easier to ship in bulk goods like steel, cement, and plastics. Such ships are typically converted to haul their own cargo while also providing loading and unloading services. However, due to a lack of transport vessels, shipping goods from India to the United States and other foreign markets is becoming more difficult. It is therefore critical to invest in the economy's service sector in order to meet rising consumer demand and the need to export.