Boats & ships

Boats & ships

Of or relating to transportation vessels that can travel over water.

Industry: Transportation

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Rolling cargo

Transportation; Boats & ships

Cargo which is on wheels, such as truck or trailers, and which can be driven or towed on to a ship.

Reversible -time

Transportation; Boats & ships

Option for charterers to add together time allowed for loading & discharging relative to terms of a particular charter party.

Return cargo

Transportation; Boats & ships

A cargo which enables a ship to return loaded to the port or area where her previous cargo was loaded.

Reefer box

Transportation; Boats & ships

An insulated shipping container designed to carry cargoes requiring temperature control. It is fitted with a refrigeration unit, which is connected to the ship's electrical power supply.

Refrigerator ship (REEFER)

Transportation; Boats & ships

A vessel designed to carry goods requiring refrigeration, such as meat and fruit. A reefer ship has insulated holds into which cold air is passed at the temperature appropriate to the goods being ...