Nautical Term: Feeder service

Definition of Feeder service

Feeder service is a transportation system designed for the transfer of loaded or empty containers from a regional distribution hub to a larger mother ship for a long-haul ocean voyage. For instance, containers filled with perishable goods like fruits and vegetables, might be transported from a feeder service to a mother ship, ensuring their timely arrival at their final destination overseas.

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