central quays and port terminology

A PORT  <>is a place where shipping operation are been performed with terminal facilities of the provided.

BERT<>this is a place where vessel are tied.

QUAY<>this is walled structure at the waterfront where shipping are perform.

QUAY APRON<>this is a place between the quay and the shed where cargoes are first landed.

TRANSIT SHEL<>this is a place or building, where cargoes are kept temporary pending delivery to their owners.

BAY<>this is a marked space in the shed where cargoes are kept. cap. of 60tons (60 tons capacity).

ALLEY WAY<>this is a passage between the bays,through which mechanical equipment and people pass.

CAGE<>this is a special apartment in the shed where discrepant or special cargoes can be kept.

PLATFORM<>this is an open erea where cargoes that can not be destroyed by weather and which are hazardous are kept.