Incoterms 2020

Port en Lourd

The maximum weight a vessel can safely carry, including cargo, fuel, crew, supplies, and provisions, measured in metric tons (DWT).

Quick answer: The maximum weight a vessel can safely carry, including cargo, fuel, crew, supplies, and provisions, measured in metric tons (DWT).

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Quick answer

The maximum weight a vessel can safely carry, including cargo, fuel, crew, supplies, and provisions, measured in metric tons (DWT).

Why it matters

Port en Lourd 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

Questions and answers

What is Port en Lourd?

In this glossary, Port en Lourd refers to: The maximum weight a vessel can safely carry, including cargo, fuel, crew, supplies, and provisions, measured in metric tons (DWT).

How is Port en Lourd used in logistics?

In logistics communication, this term appears in contexts such as: "Le port en lourd du navire détermine la cargaison et les approvisionnements autorisés pour un voyage."

Why does Port en Lourd matter in logistics?

Port en Lourd 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 Port en Lourd?

Port en Lourd is mainly used by Freight Forwarders, Supply Chain Managers, and Customs Brokers.

What category does Port en Lourd belong to?

In this glossary, Port en Lourd 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

The maximum weight a vessel can safely carry, including cargo, fuel, crew, supplies, and provisions, measured in metric tons (DWT).

Operational example

The vessel’s deadweight tonnage determines the total permissible cargo and supplies it can carry on a voyage.

Localized term

Port en Lourd

Localized example

Le port en lourd du navire détermine la cargaison et les approvisionnements autorisés pour un voyage.

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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