lighthouse
Tower with a powerful lamp at the top for guiding ships.
cold shed
Insulated refrigerated structure for storing perishable foodstuffs.
container ship
Ship that is designed for transporting cargo in containers in its hold and on its deck.
ramp
Slope leading from the wharf to the level of the water.
container-loading bridge
Cantilevered gantry crane along the quay for loading and unloading containers.
dock
Enclosed basin where ships take on and unload cargo.
floating crane
Dock crane that is mounted on a floating movable platform and often used for carrying heavy cargo.
grain terminal
Area with installations and equipment for storing, sorting and handling grain.
canal lock
Structure with a lock-chamber that can be filled with water or emptied to raise or lower a ship from one water level to another.
dry dock
Dock where water is pumped out so that a ship’s hull can be repaired, cleaned or painted.
dock crane
Crane that rolls along rails the length of the wharf and uses a moving arm to load and unload cargo in forms such as container, bulk and break bulk.
