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Loading Point

What is a Loading Point?

A loading point is a place where goods are being prepared and loaded onto a vehicle or vessel to be shipped to an agreed location. The loading point could be a port, warehouse or part of a company building used for handling goods. The loading area are equipped with or without transshipment facilities such as a loading ramp, cranes, filling supports or conveyor systems.

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