Definition
The standard unit for measuring container capacity, based on a twenty-foot container, so a forty-foot container counts as two TEU. Port throughput and vessel capacity are commonly expressed in TEU. South African container terminals report their annual volumes in TEU.
Frequently asked questions
What is TEU (Twenty-foot Equivalent Unit)?
The standard unit for measuring container capacity, based on a twenty-foot container, so a forty-foot container counts as two TEU. Port throughput and vessel capacity are commonly expressed in TEU. South African container terminals report their annual volumes in TEU.
Which glossary terms are related to TEU (Twenty-foot Equivalent Unit)?
TEU (Twenty-foot Equivalent Unit) 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.