When a barge arrives at an inland terminal, it is assigned a berth, worked according to a cargo plan, and its freight prepared for onward movement by truck or rail – all within tightly coordinated time windows to keep vessels on schedule.
Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Port_operations
Tools that match this term
You might also be interested in these terms
Weekly: Top news, industry facts and insights from the world of logistics – free.
Content reviewed and editorially cleared.
Share your knowledge, ask follow-up questions, or add practical insights to this page. Every contribution is moderated before publication.