Glossary

Terminal tractors

Terminal tractors are used for short distance movement in ports, industrial production or distribution centres.They can also be used in RoRo-activities to pull loads in and out of vessels.
Ref: 124300/2006-10-02

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Tractor (The tractor is the driver compartment and engine. ..)
Tractor (Tractor is described as a machine designed for ...)
Terminal (An assigned area in which containers are prepared ...)
Alternative Spellings (Synonyms): Terminals

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