Liquid or other substance carried or pumped into hold or tank in order to alter the sea-gauge or to counter-balance an inclination.

A vessel, with or without a motor, used to transport different types of cargo (sand, mud). If it does not have its own driving power, it may be towed.

Specific place on the quay, pier or jetty, where a ship may anchor or be tied.

Cargo which is loose, packed (or not)

Barrier designed and built in the water to break the power of the water in a specific place. It gives a necessary artificial protection when a harbour is built in an exposed site and is used to complete or complement that shelter. This structure is simply used as protection.

Cargo which, due to its uniform characteristics is not capable of being counted in units and is not in a packed form.

Multi-functional ship to carry bulk and containers, when together.

Ship used to transport grain, ore or other dry bulk.

Ship used to transport grain, ore or other dry bulk.

Ship for coastal trading, which is normally small.

Ship specifically designed to carry cars and commercial vehicles operated by the Ro-Ro system.

The direct transfer of cargo from one ship to another for it to reach its final destination. It also refers to goods transferred from one barge to another.

Expression used for the sale of goods in transit in terms of which the price paid by the purchaser includes the insurance premium and the shipping costs.

Movement of cargo using two or more successive modes of transport.

Harbour for commercial activity.