In this final paper, an analysis of the boat trade was carried out. The historical development of the boat trade is briefly described from the ancient civilizations of the Egyptians, Phoenicians, Greeks and Romans, through the Middle Ages, when the trade and development of boats spread over half the world, to the industrial revolution, when the invention of the steam engine was a springboard for maritime trade. More important historical events and impacts of maritime trade on the world economy are covered, which were ultimately the incentive and reason for today's situation. Furthermore, the classification of boats according to their purpose is given along with a description of each of the mentioned types and the entire process of buying and selling boats. Ultimately, the global boat trade today is defined under which the main ports and maritime trade routes, logistics chains and technological progress and innovations in the boat trade are listed.