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Container terminal
A container terminal stands apart from other port types by handling exclusively or predominantly ISO-standard containers.
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A container terminal stands apart from other port types by handling exclusively or predominantly ISO-standard containers. The term applies to seaports (where container vessels dock) as well as inland terminals and rail connections. Core functions include: loading and discharging container ships, coordinating handovers between vessel and rail or truck, staging boxes for intermediate storage, and servicing units (repairs, inspections) in dedicated areas. Large seaport terminals move thousands of containers daily; modern facilities employ cranes and automated storage systems. For forwarders and shippers, a high-performance terminal is critical to on-time delivery of international cargo.
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