Terminal

Last updated: 15 June 2026Published: 19 June 2025

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

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A container arrives by sea, gets lifted ashore, transferred to a train, and dispatched inland—all of this happens at a terminal. A terminal is a purpose-built facility where cargo moves between transport modes—vessel, truck, rail, or aircraft—and is briefly staged before continuing its journey. Seaport container terminals use ship-to-shore cranes for vessel operations; air cargo terminals handle the interface between aircraft holds and ground transport; inland terminals, sometimes called dry ports, extend maritime reach into the hinterland. Terminal operators manage equipment, yard systems, and labour to maximise throughput and keep dwell time low. The key distinction from a warehouse: a terminal is defined by transfer, not storage.

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