Information AboutPort |
| CATEGORIES ABOUT PORT | |
| ports and harbours | |
|
, 1638 ]] A port is a facility for receiving Ship s and transferring Cargo to and from them. They are usually situated at the edge of an Ocean , Sea , River , or Lake . Ports often have cargo-handling equipment such as Cranes and Forklift s for use in loading/unloading of ships, which may be provided by private interests or public bodies. Often, Canneries or other processing facilities will be located very close by. The term 'port' is used for ports that handle ocean-going vessels, and ''river port'' is used for facilities that handle river traffic. Sometimes a port on a lake or river also has access to the ocean, and is then referred to as an ''inland port''. A ''fishing port'' is a type of port or Harbor facility particularly suitable for landing and distributing Fish . A '' Dry Port '' is a term sometimes used to describe a yard used to place containers or conventional bulk cargo, usually connected to a seaport by rail or road. The presence of Deep Water in Channel s or Berth s, the provision of protection from the Wind , Wave s and Storm Surge s and access to intermodal transportation such as Train s or Truck s are critical to the functioning of seaports and river ports. Cargo Containers allow for efficient transport and distribution as each product, box and bulk cargo do not need to be loaded individually at each transportation point, making the loading and unloading process more efficient. Cargo can be sealed at point of origin, transported via intermodal transport, before being stacked and loaded on Container Ship s. These are then ultimately opened at final point of resale or destination. This is a vital part of modern retailing ''Just in Time Delivery'' strategies. lake port gate, marked with the standard light signals (red and green)]] Seaports and river ports are often equipped with large cranes for the loading and unloading of containers from container ships. These are usually operated by Stevedores . Pilot s and Tugboat s are also used to safely maneuver the ships in tight quarters. MAJOR PORTS See Also: World's busiest port List of seaports
SEE ALSO EXTERNAL LINKS
|
|
|