container vessel
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Definition
- Noun:
- A cargo ship specifically designed to carry standardized shipping containers: A "container vessel" is a type of ship built with cellular holds and deck fittings to securely transport large quantities of intermodal containers. It is a modern, efficient method for moving goods globally.
Usage and Examples
- Noun:
- The new container vessel can carry over 20,000 TEUs (twenty-foot equivalent units).
- Port operations were delayed due to the arrival of several large container vessels.
- Goods are often shipped internationally via container vessel.
Advanced Usage
- The term is often used in logistics, shipping, and international trade contexts.
- "Container vessel capacity" refers to the maximum number of containers a ship can hold, typically measured in TEUs.
- The container vessel capacity of the fleet has increased significantly.
Variants and Related Words
- Container ship: A direct synonym for "container vessel." The terms are used interchangeably.
- Freighter: A more general term for a cargo ship, which may or may not be designed for containers.
- Cargo ship: The broad category that includes container vessels, bulk carriers, and tankers.
Synonyms
- Container ship
- Box boat (informal industry term)
- Cellular ship (referring to the cellular structure of its holds)
Related Phrases and Terminology
- Port of call: A port where a container vessel stops to load or unload cargo.
- Singapore is a major port of call for container vessels on the Asia-Europe route.
- Container terminal: The specialized area of a port where container vessels are loaded and unloaded.
- Liner service: The regular, scheduled operation of container vessels on a fixed route.
Noun
- a cargo ship designed to hold containerized cargoes
- the weight of the documentation of all the consignments on board a contemporary container ship can exceed 90 pounds