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  2. Stowage factor - Wikipedia

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    In shipping, the stowage factor indicates how many cubic metres of space one tonne (or cubic feet of space one long ton) of a particular type of cargo occupies in a hold of a cargo ship. [1] It is calculated as the ratio of the stowage space required under normal conditions, including the stowage losses caused by the means of transportation and ...

  3. Stowage plan for container ships - Wikipedia

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    The holds of a container ship. Stowage plan for container ships or bay plan is the plan and method by which different types of container vessels are loaded with containers of specific standard sizes. The plans are used to maximize the economy of shipping and safety on board.

  4. Stowage - Wikipedia

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    In container shipping, stowage planning refers to the arrangement of containers on board a container vessel. The stowage of a container ship involves different objectives, such as to optimize the available space and prevent damage to the goods, and more importantly, to minimize the time the vessel spends at the port terminal.

  5. Category:Maritime transport - Wikipedia

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    Ship management (8 C, 38 P) Pages in category "Maritime transport" ... Stowage factor; Stowage plan for container ships; T. Transpacific Stabilization Agreement

  6. Code of Safe Practice for Ships Carrying Timber Deck Cargoes

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    The Code details procedures for safe and secure stowage and timber securing systems. It also includes guidance for ship securing manuals and checklists for safe operations. [1] Because of the increased weight of timber cargoes on a deck, the Code requires the ship's stability to be calculated according to a set list of criteria and guidance. [4]

  7. Berth allocation problem - Wikipedia

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    International Journal of Information Technology Project Management, 1(1), 54-73. Saharidis G.K.D., Golias M.M., Boilé M., Theofanis S., Ierapetritou M. (2009) The berth scheduling problem with customer differentiation: A new methodological approach based on hierarchical optimization. International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology ...

  8. Backpacks full of $1.1 million worth of cocaine found near ...

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    Agents on patrol discovered two backpacks stuffed with more than $1.1 million worth of cocaine in Washington state near the border with Canada, U.S. Customs and Border Protection said Monday.

  9. Breakbulk cargo - Wikipedia

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    Wind turbine towers being unloaded at a port Stevedores on a New York dock loading barrels of corn syrup onto a barge on the Hudson River.Photo by Lewis Hine, circa 1912. In shipping, break-bulk, breakbulk, [2] or break bulk cargo, also called general cargo, is goods that are stowed on board ships in individually counted units.