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Container Yard (CY)

Container Yard (CY)

A designated area at ports and terminals where containers are stored, received, and delivered.

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What is a Container Yard?

A container yard is a designated area at ports and terminals where containers are stored, received, and delivered. It's where full containers are dropped off and picked up by truckers and where containers await vessel loading.

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