Definition
A smaller ship that carries containers between a major hub port and smaller regional ports, connecting them to the main long-haul services operated by larger vessels. Cargo is transhipped from the feeder onto a mother vessel at the hub. Feeders link smaller South African and regional ports to deep-sea routes.
Frequently asked questions
What is Feeder Vessel?
A smaller ship that carries containers between a major hub port and smaller regional ports, connecting them to the main long-haul services operated by larger vessels. Cargo is transhipped from the feeder onto a mother vessel at the hub. Feeders link smaller South African and regional ports to deep-sea routes.
Which glossary terms are related to Feeder Vessel?
Feeder Vessel is a port & maritime term in the South African import/export industry. Related terms in the same area include BAF (Bunker Adjustment Factor), Berth, Blank Sailing, Bunker Fuel, CAF (Currency Adjustment Factor) — each has its own plain-English definition in the TradeCaravan glossary.