If you want to pursue freighter travel, the experts say you must be flexible, since dates and itineraries can change at any time.

Travltips, a travel agency specializing in freighter travel, issues a booklet six times a year that is sent to members, who pay a $15 annual fee.

Each booklet includes articles, mainly on freighter travel, and listings of available freighter space.

Of the four, Bank Line probably fits most people's pictures of freighter travel.

The directory also lists travel agencies that specialize in booking freighter travel.

Since cargo takes precedence, delays can ensue, and only those who can maintain a flexible schedule should consider freighter travel.

Travel agents with experience in booking freighter travel and publications that list scheduled sailings are sources of information.

In freighter travel, the choice of ports depends on cargo - times and places are not scheduled for the passengers' pleasure.

In freighter travel above all, one stays flexible.

It also lists travel agencies that specialize in freighter travel.