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Record 1 2003-05-14

English

Subject field(s)
  • Materials Handling
  • Cargo (Water Transport)
DEF

To place goods in slings which are left in position and used for the loading to, and discharging from, a ship.

OBS

This is a form of unit load the purpose of which is to simplify handling and increase the rate of loading and discharging. Pre-slinging is used for products which cannot be palletized or containerized. It is a requirement of some importing countries for certain products.

Key term(s)
  • pre-sling

French

Domaine(s)
  • Manutention
  • Cargaisons (Transport par eau)

Spanish

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