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Terms in this set (35)
Sea ports The backbone of the economy for almost every seafaring nation that is not
landlocked for centuries.
Containerization A process that has made ports busier and more competitive.
Intermodal freight transport A system that has contributed to the increased activity and competition in
ports.
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Operational functions of modern ports Facilitating the arrival and departure of cargo ships, providing navigational
aids and Vessel Traffic Service (VTS) facilities, pilotage, tugging and
mooring, use of berths, sheds, warehouses, loading, discharging, transfer,
storage, and distribution of cargo.
The global supply chain An important aspect that modern ports play a significant role in.
Value-added services Extras offered by ports to enhance customer care and ensure repeat
business.
Examples of value-added services Combining and separating cargoes, providing real-time information on
cargo movements and inventory, stuffing and de-stuffing containers,
loading cargo onto pallets, shrink-wrapping, weighing, labeling and
repackaging goods, warehousing.
User-friendly ports Ports that strive to minimize bureaucracy, simplify customs procedures, and
reduce their carbon footprint.
Hub Ports Also called center ports or mega ports, they deal directly with international
trade on a large scale.
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Feeder Ports Smaller ports that feed and distribute cargoes from the hub ports, usually
not handling intercontinental sea freight.
Deep Water Ports Ports designed to accommodate larger ships that some ports cannot
accommodate.
Quay The walled area next to which the ship stops and to which she is moored
for loading or discharging.
Pier A kind of wall that extends into the harbor, used as a promenade or landing
place for ferry passengers.
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