Shipping Glossary
Container LoadA load sufficient in size to fill a container either by cubic measurement or by weight |
Container Load PlanLoad plan for containers. It is prepared for each container either by the forwarder if he himself loads the container or by the tally clerk in the harbour. It shows the location of each consignment in the container |
Container ManifestDocument showing contents and loading sequence of a container |
Container OperatorCompany offering container services |
Container Part LoadA shipment that does not utilize the full volume of a container nor the maximum payload by weight. Usually, additional part loads are added to fill the container for transport |
Container PoolAn agreement between transportation companies that allows for the most efficient use and supply of containers |
Container TerminalAn area designated for the stowage of cargoes in container; usually accessible by truck, railroad and marine transportation. Containers are pick-up, dropped-off, maintained and housed here |
Container Yard (CY)A materials-handling/storage facility used for completely unitized loads in containers and/or empty containers |
Containerizable CargoCargo that fits into a container resulting in an economical transport |
ContainerizationStowage of cargo/goods in a container for shipment by a variety of transportation modes |