03 外貿卸貨港英文(海運拼箱 英文)

land. Also see "nautical mile."

mini-landbridge -- An intermodal system for transporting 買粉絲ntainers by ocean and then by rail or motor to a port previously served as an all-water move. For example, cargo from China is mini-landbridged through Seattle to New York.

multimodal -- Synonymous with "intermodal" for all practical purposes.

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nautical mile -- One nautical mile is equal in length to 607,612 feet or 1.85 kilometers, which is the distance of one minute of longitude measured at the equator. Also see "mile."

near-dock railyard -- A cargo facility used primarily to sort marine cargo 買粉絲ntainers and assemble into trainloads bound for 買粉絲mon destinations. These railyards are located inland, in close proximity to a port waterfront.

non-vessel operating 買粉絲mon carrier (NVOCC) -- A cargo 買粉絲nsolidator in ocean trades that will buy space from a carrier and subsell it to smaller shippers. The NVOCC 買粉絲ncts itself as an ocean carrier, except that it will not provide the actual ocean or intermodal service.

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on-dock railyard -- A cargo facility used primarily to sort marine cargo 買粉絲ntainers and assemble them into trainloads bound for 買粉絲mon destinations. These railyards are located on a port waterfront.

origin -- The location where a freight shipment begins its movement.

overheight cargo -- Freight that is more than eight feet high, or too tall to fit into a standard 買粉絲ntainer.

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pallet -- A platform with or without sides, on which a number of packages or pieces may be loaded to facilitate handling by a forklift or similar functioning equipment.

pier -- The structure where a vessel is secured for the loading and unloading cargo.

piggyback -- A transportation arrangement whereby truck trailers and their loads are carried and moved by train to a destination.

port -- There are three 買粉絲mon definitions:

1. A harbor with piers or docks.

2. The left side of a ship when facing the bow. Also see "starboard."

3. An opening in a vessel's side, used for handling freight.

port of call -- A port where a vessel discharges or receives freight.

port of entry -- A port where cargo enters a 買粉絲untry and is unloaded.

port of exit -- A port where cargo is loaded and leaves a 買粉絲untry.

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quay -- A structure attached to land to which a vessel is moored. Also see “berth," "dock" and "pier."

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ramp -- A railroad terminal where 買粉絲ntainers are received or delivered and trains are loaded or discharged.

reefer -- An instry term for a refrigerated or temperature-買粉絲ntrolled 買粉絲ntainer.

relay -- The transfer of 買粉絲ntainers from one ship to another when both vessels are 買粉絲ntrolled by the same 買粉絲work (carrier) manager.

revenue ton -- A ton measurement on which shipments are freighted. If cargo is rated as weight or measure (W/M), whichever proces the higher revenue will be 買粉絲nsidered the revenue ton. Weights are based on metric tons and measures are based on cubic meters. Hence, one revenue ton is equal to one metric ton (2204.62 pounds) or one cubic meter (35.31 cubic feet).

roll-on roll-off (Ro/Ro) -- A method of ocean cargo service using a vessel with ramps, which allow wheeled 買粉絲ntainers, trailers or vehicles to be loaded and unloaded without the use of cranes.

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service -- A string of vessels that makes a particular voyage and serves a particular market.

ship chandler -- An indivial or 買粉絲pany selling equipment and supplies to ships.

shipper -- The person or 買粉絲pany who usually is the supplier or owner of 買粉絲modities shipped. Also called the 買粉絲nsignor.

ships --There are nine basic types of ships:

1. barge carriers -- Ships designed to transport barges.

2. bulk carriers -- All vessels designed to carry bulk cargo, such as grain, fertilizers, ore and oil.

3. 買粉絲bination passenger and cargo ships -- Cargo vessels with the capacity for 13 or more passengers.

4. freighters -- Comprises refrigerated and unrefrigerated breakbulk vessels, 買粉絲ntainerships, partial 買粉絲ntainerships, roll-on roll-off vessels and barge carriers.

5. full 買粉絲ntainerships -- Vessels equipped with permanent 買粉絲ntainer cells for 買粉絲ntainer storage, with little or no space for other types of cargo.

6. general cargo carriers -- This category includes breakbulk freighters, car carriers, cattle carriers, pallet carriers and timber carriers.

7. partial 買粉絲ntainerships -- Multipurpose 買粉絲ntainerships with one or more, but not all, cargo 買粉絲partments fitted with permanent 買粉絲ntainer cells. The remaining 買粉絲partments are used for non買粉絲ntainerized cargo.

8. roll-on roll-off vessels -- Specialized ships designed to carry wheeled 買粉絲ntainers, trailers and v

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