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What is Feeder Vessel?

Feeder Vessel A smaller cargo ship operating short sea routes to collect or distribute containerized freight between smaller ports and major hub ports, typically as part of transshipment operations per bills of lading, manifest, and carrier contracts.

Source: Incoterms 2020 (ICC), FIATA, IATA DGR, WCO

How is “Feeder Vessel” Used in Practice?

The feeder vessel connects regional ports to the main transshipment hub, ensuring containerized cargo is efficiently transferred for onward shipping per the terms of the bill of lading.

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Who Needs to Know This Term?

  • Freight Forwarders
  • Supply Chain Managers
  • Customs Brokers

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What is Feeder Vessel?

A smaller cargo ship operating short sea routes to collect or distribute containerized freight between smaller ports and major hub ports, typically as part of transshipment operations per bills of lading, manifest, and carrier contracts.

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