TRANSPORT AND COMMUNICATION
PORTS
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Airports
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Shipports
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Ports
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Islands
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Detailed explanation-1: -A seaport is a port located on the shore of a sea or ocean. It is further categorized as a “cruise port” or a “cargo port". Additionally, “cruise ports” are also known as a “home port” or a “port of call". The “cargo port” is also further categorized into a “bulk” or “break bulk port” or as a “container port".
Detailed explanation-2: -A port is a place at the edge of an ocean, river, or lake for ships to load and unload their cargo. Persons on ships can get on or off ships at a port. It is also called a harbour or harbor.
Detailed explanation-3: -A port is a station used for commercial and trade activities such as loading and unloading cargoes and other activities that generate income. In contrast, a terminal is like a “checkpoint” on a port where incoming shipments are thoroughly inspected and documented. Thus, we have as many terminals as possible on a port.
Detailed explanation-4: -A port is a landing place for ships on a coast, river, or lake.