Incoterms 2020

Atraque de Muelle

A designated location alongside a jetty—a structure projecting into water—where a vessel is moored for loading or unloading cargo or passengers at a port.

Quick answer: A designated location alongside a jetty—a structure projecting into water—where a vessel is moored for loading or unloading cargo or passengers at a port.

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Quick answer

A designated location alongside a jetty—a structure projecting into water—where a vessel is moored for loading or unloading cargo or passengers at a port.

Why it matters

Atraque de Muelle matters because it supports clear communication in Incoterms 2020 contexts for Freight Forwarders, Supply Chain Managers, and Customs Brokers. It also connects to aviation training and exam language such as FIATA Diploma, CILT Certification, and IATA DGR.

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Questions and answers

What is Atraque de Muelle?

In this glossary, Atraque de Muelle refers to: A designated location alongside a jetty—a structure projecting into water—where a vessel is moored for loading or unloading cargo or passengers at a port.

How is Atraque de Muelle used in logistics?

In logistics communication, this term appears in contexts such as: "Se asignó al petrolero un atraque de muelle equipado para la descarga de carga líquida a granel en la terminal portuaria."

Why does Atraque de Muelle matter in logistics?

Atraque de Muelle matters because it supports clear communication in Incoterms 2020 contexts for Freight Forwarders, Supply Chain Managers, and Customs Brokers. It also connects to aviation training and exam language such as FIATA Diploma, CILT Certification, and IATA DGR.

Who uses Atraque de Muelle?

Atraque de Muelle is mainly used by Freight Forwarders, Supply Chain Managers, and Customs Brokers.

What category does Atraque de Muelle belong to?

In this glossary, Atraque de Muelle is grouped under Incoterms 2020. Related pages in this category explain adjacent procedures, commands and operational concepts.

Where does this definition come from?

This definition is sourced from Incoterms 2020 (ICC), FIATA, IATA DGR, WCO and published by Protermify Logistics as a static logistics reference page.

Definition

A designated location alongside a jetty—a structure projecting into water—where a vessel is moored for loading or unloading cargo or passengers at a port.

Operational example

The tanker was assigned to a jetty berth equipped for liquid bulk cargo discharge at the port terminal.

Localized term

Atraque de Muelle

Localized example

Se asignó al petrolero un atraque de muelle equipado para la descarga de carga líquida a granel en la terminal portuaria.

Definition language

English reference definition

Source

Incoterms 2020 (ICC), FIATA, IATA DGR, WCO

Category

Incoterms 2020

Exam relevance

  • FIATA Diploma
  • CILT Certification
  • IATA DGR

Target audience

  • Freight Forwarders
  • Supply Chain Managers
  • Customs Brokers

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