Anchorage
Category: Logistics
Definition (plain English)
A waiting area where vessels anchor before berthing, bunkering, inspection, or port clearance.
Why it matters commercially
Time at anchorage can delay discharge, affect ETA promises, and signal port congestion.
Example
A container vessel waited at anchorage before berthing, pushing warehouse receiving appointments into the next week.
Common mistake
Treating arrival at anchorage as arrival at terminal and promising customers stock too early.
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