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GOOSENECK TUNNEL [1 record]

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Record 1 2003-05-26

English

Subject field(s)
  • Containers
DEF

The recess at one end (commonly the "front" end) of [a] container designed to accommodate the raised portion of a goosenecked chassis.

OBS

This design is more common in 40-footers than in 20-footers. In certain types of containers, gooseneck tunnels are fitted at each end.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Conteneurs
DEF

Évidement à une extrémité [d'un] conteneur (généralement l'extrémité avant), conçu pour recevoir la partie surélevée d'un châssis avec col de cygne.

OBS

Sur certains types de conteneurs, les tunnels pour col de cygne sont construits à chaque extrémité.

Spanish

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