# Terminal

*Last updated: 2026-07-18*

> A terminal is a purpose-built facility where cargo transfers between transport modes—vessel, truck, rail, or aircraft—and is briefly staged before continuing its journey.

A terminal is a purpose-built facility where cargo transfers between transport modes—vessel, truck, rail, or aircraft—and is briefly staged before continuing its journey. Container terminals at seaports operate ship-to-shore gantry cranes, straddle carriers, and automated stacking systems; air cargo terminals handle the interface between aircraft holds and road feeders; inland terminals, often called dry ports or intermodal hubs, extend a port's reach deep into the hinterland. Terminal operators balance equipment deployment, yard management, and gate logistics to keep dwell time to a minimum. The essential distinction from a warehouse: cargo moves through a terminal, it does not reside there. For wheeled cargo such as vehicles and trailers, specialised Ro-Ro terminals use drive-on ramps instead of cranes.

**Source:** [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Terminal_(transportation)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Terminal_(transportation))

## Quick Facts

| Property | Value |
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| Term | Terminal |
| Language | EN |
| Word count | 116 |
| Last updated | 2026-07-18 |
| Source | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Terminal_(transportation) |

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