The Port Terminal Operators

The port or terminal is where the ships berth to load and unload cargoes. Therefore it is vital that the port is equipped adequately to ensure that the shipping operations are performed effeciently.

The effeciency of a port is a vital factor for consideration by shipping line when deciding on whether its vessels should serve the port directly or otherwise. The port terminal operator is responsible for:

  1. Providing storage space for cargoes and containers;
  2. Guiding ships into and out of the port safely;
  3. Receiving cargoes and containers from shippers for exports;
  4. Delivering imported cargoes and containers to consignees;
  5. Loading and unloading goods and containers onto and from ships.

The Stevedores

The Stevedores are responsible for the planning of stowage and for loading and unloading of cargoes. Stevedores are mainly required for the operations of conventional vessels.

For container vessels, the ship planner is responsible for the planning of container stowage on the vessel whilst the CFS (Container Freight Station) supervisor supervises the stuffing and unstuffing of containers.

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