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Ports & Terminal Terms

Container Yard (CY)

"A terminal area where full or empty containers are stored and handled."

More terms in Ports & Terminal Terms

Port of Loading (POL)
The port where the container is loaded onto the vessel for export.
Port of Discharge (POD)
The port where the container is unloaded from the vessel at destination.
Final Destination
The last delivery location where the cargo is intended to reach.
Inland Depot
A facility located away from the seaport used for container storage, pickup, or return.
Container Freight Station (CFS)
A facility where cargo is consolidated, deconsolidated, or prepared for container movement.
Berth
The designated docking space where a vessel is moored at the port.
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