Glossary of Terms

Glossary of Trade Terms

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Reefer - A refrigerated container, trailer or railcar for transporting perishables.
Ro/Ro (Roll-on/Roll-Off) Vessel - A ship designed to accommodate cargo that is rolled on and rolled off. Many Ro/Ro vessels can also accommodate containers and/or break-bulk cargo.
Route - An established passage, from the point of departure to the terminating station.