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BACO-LINER [1 record]

Record 1 2003-02-06

English

Subject field(s)
  • Types of Ships and Boats
  • Special Water Transport
  • Cargo (Water Transport)
DEF

An ocean-going barge and container carrier with a capacity of 21,000 dwt's [deadweight ton] which may carry 500 TEU's [twenty equivalent units] plus twelve barges below deck.

OBS

The barges are transhipped from the mother vessel on arrival at the port area to be towed along the various inland waterways thereby providing a door to door service.

Key term(s)
  • BACO liner

French

Domaine(s)
  • Types de bateaux
  • Transports par bateaux spéciaux
  • Cargaisons (Transport par eau)
Key term(s)
  • porte-barges hybride BACO

Spanish

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