Describes the securing of general cargo in the hold or containers by means of squared timber, air cushions and other means

Describes all the goods in a ship’s hold. One differentiates between bulk or mass cargo (e.g., grain, coal), wet cargo (e.g., oil), project cargo (e.g., cases, barrels, containers) and heavy cargo

A unit for comparing various container types with regard to costs and returns

A unit for comparing various container types with regard to costs and returns

Equipment used for moving ISO containers. By means of a chassis and truck containers can be moved quickly and cost-effectively from the container port inland and back again

A port facility where containers are moved between container vessels and trucks or rail

Are fastening points found on the corners of a container. They are used for lifting, stacking and securing the container by means of twistlocks or other devices that are attached to them – cf. BBC

A track-mounted crane constructed for loading and unloading containers

Goods sold piecewise or as freight

Describes a load suspension device used for lifting swap containers and semitrailers