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FrançaisAn additional fee for the use of a carrier´s container, usually charged only for destinations with little outward cargo volume or high risk of loss or damage to the container.
Read MoreContainer terminal
An area designated for the stowage of cargoes in container. Usually accessible by truck, railroad and marine transportation. In this area, containers are picked up dropped off, maintained, and housed.
Read MoreContainer vessel
An ocean going vessel designed specifically to easily handle the loading, stowage and off-loading of ocean freight containers. Containers may be stowed either below deck or on deck.
Read MoreContainer yard (CY)
Carrier-designated location at port areas for receiving, storing and delivering loaded containers, as well as for empty container pickup.
Read MoreContainerizable cargo
Cargo that will fit into a container and result in an economical shipment.
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