Port
A port is a designated location on the coast or inland waterways where ships dock to load and unload cargo and passengers. Ports are equipped with facilities and infrastructure to handle various types of cargo, such as containerized goods, bulk commodities, and vehicles. Ports play a critical role in global trade and logistics by facilitating the efficient transfer of goods between sea and land transport.
Related glossary terms
Terminal
Terminal is a designated port area where containers are loaded, unloaded, stored, and transferred between ships, trucks, and trains, acting as a key logistics…
Port of discharge
Port of discharge is the destination port where cargo is unloaded from a vessel before being transported overland to its final inland delivery destination.
Port of lading (loading)
Port of lading (loading) is the port where cargo is loaded onto a vessel, marking the official start of the maritime leg of the international shipment journey.
Marine Terminal Operators (MTO)
Marine Terminal Operators (MTO) are companies that operate port facilities where containers are loaded, unloaded, transferred, and stored between ocean and…
