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Transport Modes

支线船

A smaller cargo ship operating short sea routes to collect or distribute containerized freight between smaller ports and major hub ports, typically as part of transshipment operations per bills of lading, manifest, and carrier contracts.

Quick answer: A smaller cargo ship operating short sea routes to collect or distribute containerized freight between smaller ports and major hub ports, typically as part of transshipment operations per bills of lading, manifest, and carrier contracts.

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Quick answer

A smaller cargo ship operating short sea routes to collect or distribute containerized freight between smaller ports and major hub ports, typically as part of transshipment operations per bills of lading, manifest, and carrier contracts.

Why it matters

支线船 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

Questions and answers

What is 支线船?

In this glossary, 支线船 refers to: A smaller cargo ship operating short sea routes to collect or distribute containerized freight between smaller ports and major hub ports, typically as part of transshipment operations per bills of lading, manifest, and carrier contracts.

How is 支线船 used in logistics?

In logistics communication, this term appears in contexts such as: "支线船将区域港口与主要中转枢纽连接，确保集装箱货物根据提单条款高效转运。"

Why does 支线船 matter in logistics?

支线船 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 支线船?

支线船 is mainly used by Freight Forwarders, Supply Chain Managers, and Customs Brokers.

What category does 支线船 belong to?

In this glossary, 支线船 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 smaller cargo ship operating short sea routes to collect or distribute containerized freight between smaller ports and major hub ports, typically as part of transshipment operations per bills of lading, manifest, and carrier contracts.

Operational example

The feeder vessel connects regional ports to the main transshipment hub, ensuring containerized cargo is efficiently transferred for onward shipping per the terms of the bill of lading.

Localized term

支线船

Localized example

支线船将区域港口与主要中转枢纽连接，确保集装箱货物根据提单条款高效转运。

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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