Glossary

Feeder

Feeder is described as a grain container or reservoir constructed around the hatchway between two decks of a ship which when filled with grain automatically feeds or fills in the vacant areas in the lower holds.

-see also:
"Feeder" is in the UNSPSC Code "23153015"
Feeder jig

Ref: 123849/2006-09-25

Feeder is described as a ship that is used to carry cargo to other destinations after it has been unloaded at a port.

-see also:
"Feeder" is in the UNSPSC Code "23153023"
Feeder harness

Ref: 123814/2006-09-22

Feeder refers to 8-10 week old pigs that are specifically fed out for market.

Feeder is also defined as a vessel normally used for local or coastal transport (for carriage of cargo and/or containers) to and from ports not scheduled to be called by the main (ocean) vessel, directly connecting these ports to the main (ocean) vessel.

-see also:
"Feeder" is in the UNSPSC Code "23153015"
Feeder jig

Ref: 123801/2006-09-21

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