A vessel call sign is a unique identifier assigned to a ship for radio communication purposes. It is used to distinguish the vessel from others in maritime communication systems, including VHF radios and satellite communications.
A vessel omission (sometimes called a port omission) occurs when a scheduled vessel does not call at a planned port during its voyage. This disruption means that the vessel skips the port entirely, which can impact the transportation and delivery schedules of goods.
In cargo shipping, vessel rotation is the planned sequence of port calls that a shipping vessel follows on its route to optimize cargo loading and unloading operations.
The timetable of departure and arrival times for each port call on the rotation of the vessel in question.
A journey by sea from one port or country to another one or, in case of a round trip, to the same port.
Warehouse utilization is a logistics metric that refers to the effective use of available warehouse space for storing goods and inventory.
Order for specific transportation work carried out by a third party provider on behalf of the issuing party.
Logistics yard management refers to the process of overseeing and controlling the movement of trucks, trailers, containers, and other vehicles within a yard or distribution center. This includes tasks such as scheduling, tracking, and coordinating the arrival, departure, and storage of these vehicles.
Feeder vessel
What is a feeder vessel in shipping?
A container feeder vessel, also known as a feeder ship, is a relatively small cargo vessel that is specifically designed for transporting containers between smaller ports or terminals to larger hub ports where mainline vessels operate. These vessels serve as a crucial link in the global shipping network by facilitating the distribution of cargo to and from regional ports that may not be accessible to larger ships due to navigational constraints or limited infrastructure.
Why are feeder vessels used?
Feeder vessels play a vital role in optimizing the efficiency of containerized cargo transportation by connecting smaller ports to major transshipment hubs or gateway ports. They enable the consolidation and distribution of cargo across various regions, contributing to the seamless flow of goods within the supply chain. Additionally, feeder vessels help to alleviate congestion at major ports and reduce transportation costs by offering more direct routes for containerized cargo. Container feeder vessels can be particularly useful in regions with diverse or underdeveloped port infrastructure.
What is the typical size of a feeder ship?
Feeder ships typically have a capacity ranging from 300 TEU to 1,200 TEU, although some larger feeder vessels may have capacities up to 2,000 TEU or more.