bulk handling
11Open hatch bulk carrier — The open hatch bulk carrier, often referred to as OHBC or conbulker, is designed to offer direct access to the hold through hatches which extend the full width of the vessel. As a result, large cargo units can be lowered into place. If it is… …
12break-bulk — adjective Of cargo, heterogeneous in size, shape, and handling requirements; neither bulk nor containerized. Break bulk cargo is characterized by its multiplicity and diversity. ... In break bulk service, a cargo ship might carry barrels of… …
13Port of Ashdod — The Port of Ashdod is Israel s main cargo port, processing approximately 60% of Israeli marine cargo. The port is located in Ashdod, about 25 kilometers south of Tel Aviv, adjoining the mouth of the Lachish River. Its establishment doubled the… …
14Strachan & Henshaw Ltd — (SHL) is an engineering and project management company based in Ashton, Bristol, UK, specialising in the design and supply of high integrity mechanical handling solutions to the Defence and Nuclear markets.The business was established as a… …
15Tanjung Langsat Port — (TLP) is the third port in Johor, Malaysia, designed to complement the Port of Tanjung Pelepas and Johor Port in Pasir Gudang. Positioning itself as Southeast Asia s premier speciality terminal, it handles bulk cargo such as liquefied petroleum… …
16Crane (machine) — A modern crawler type derrick crane with outriggers. The latticed boom is fitted with a jib. A crane is a type of machine, generally equipped with a hoist, wire ropes or chains, and sheaves, that can be used both to lift and lower material …
17Packaging and labelling — Packaging is the science, art and technology of enclosing or protecting products for distribution, storage, sale, and use. Packaging also refers to the process of design, evaluation, and production of packages. Package labelling (BrE) or labeling …
18Transloading — For the data downloading process, see sideload. Transloading is the process that occurs when a shipment must be transferred from one mode of transportation to another. It is most commonly employed when one mode cannot be used for the entire trip …
19Port of Hong Kong — The Port of Hong Kong, located by the South China Sea, is a deepwater seaport dominated by trade in containerised manufactured products, and to a lesser extent raw materials and passengers. A key factor in the economic development of Hong Kong,… …
20Port of Dahej — Coordinates: 21°42′N 72°32′E / 21.7°N 72.533°E / 21.7; 72.533 Dahej is an all weather direct berthing multi cargo port situated on the southwest coa …
