Shipping

Shipping

Relating to the mass transport of goods on massive cargo ships.

Contributors in Shipping

Shipping

The placing of goods in a ship in such a way as to ensure the safety and stability of the ship not only on a sea or ocean passage but also while in port when parts of the cargo have been loaded or ...

store

Transportation; Shipping

A general term for provisions, materials and supplies used aboard ship for the maintenance of the crew, and for the navigation, propulsion and upkeep of the vessel and its equipment.

stevedore

Transportation; Shipping

The labourer employed in ship cargo handling, also known as Longshoreman.

marks

Transportation; Shipping

Subdivision of a ship's voyage during which the ship is carrying cargo.

shifting

Transportation; Shipping

This refers to movements or changing positions of cargo from one place to another - a dangerous situation at sea that can easily endanger the seaworthiness or cargo worthiness of the ship.

boxtime

Transportation; Shipping

Standard BIMVO time charter for container ships.

deck officer

Transportation; Shipping

As distinguished from engineer officer, refers to all officers who assist the master in navigating the vessel when at sea, and supervise the handling of cargo when in port.