Transport Modes

Gas Tanker

A specially constructed vessel for the bulk transport of liquefied gases such as LNG and LPG, documented in hazardous goods manifests and subject to IMO/IGC Code.

Quick answer: A specially constructed vessel for the bulk transport of liquefied gases such as LNG and LPG, documented in hazardous goods manifests and subject to IMO/IGC Code.

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Quick answer

A specially constructed vessel for the bulk transport of liquefied gases such as LNG and LPG, documented in hazardous goods manifests and subject to IMO/IGC Code.

Why it matters

Gas Tanker matters because it supports clear communication in Transport Modes 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 Gas Tanker?

In this glossary, Gas Tanker refers to: A specially constructed vessel for the bulk transport of liquefied gases such as LNG and LPG, documented in hazardous goods manifests and subject to IMO/IGC Code.

How is Gas Tanker used in logistics?

In logistics communication, this term appears in contexts such as: "The gas tanker complies with the IGC Code and its documentation specifies LNG cargo for customs and safety authorities."

Why does Gas Tanker matter in logistics?

Gas Tanker matters because it supports clear communication in Transport Modes 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 Gas Tanker?

Gas Tanker is mainly used by Freight Forwarders, Supply Chain Managers, and Customs Brokers.

What category does Gas Tanker belong to?

In this glossary, Gas Tanker is grouped under Transport Modes. 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 specially constructed vessel for the bulk transport of liquefied gases such as LNG and LPG, documented in hazardous goods manifests and subject to IMO/IGC Code.

Operational example

The gas tanker complies with the IGC Code and its documentation specifies LNG cargo for customs and safety authorities.

Definition language

English reference definition

Source

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

Category

Transport Modes

Exam relevance

  • FIATA Diploma
  • CILT Certification
  • IATA DGR

Target audience

  • Freight Forwarders
  • Supply Chain Managers
  • Customs Brokers

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