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CONTAINER BASE [1 record]

Record 1 2017-09-07

English

Subject field(s)
  • Marine Terminals
  • Containers
DEF

The location designated by carriers for the receiving of cargo to be packed into containers by the carrier.

OBS

At discharge ports, the abbreviation CFS means the bonded location designated by carriers in the port area for unpacking and delivery of cargo.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Gares maritimes
  • Conteneurs
DEF

Magasin où la compagnie de navigation effectue le groupage et le dégroupage des marchandises en conteneurs «L.C.L.» [«less than container load»].

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Estaciones marítimas
  • Contenedores
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