Introduction
Merchant ships need to load and unload their cargo and of course the crew have to
get on and off as well. Drivers have to be able to take their cars on to ferries and
drive off at the destination. Also, passengers need to be able to get on and off cruise
ships.
Ports are designed so that ships can dock safely and carry out these operations.
Ports usually have cranes and other equipment to load and unload cargo. Cargo is
often transported in large metal boxes called containers.
The Follow the Fleet ships visit many ports. Find out about some of them here.
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Cork is Ireland’s gateway to Europe and is the fastest
growing container port. Ship repairs are also carried out
there . . . read more >>>
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Aberdeen is the capital of Northeast Scotland. Its location
makes it easy for the port to offer services to the busy
offshore oil and gas companies . . . read more >>>
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Antwerp is the second largest port in Europe and the fourth
largest in the world . . . read more >>>
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| Europe South (France; Portugal; Spain; Morocco) |
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Bordeaux is located at the mouth of the River Gironde in the
largest estuary in Europe . . . read more >>>
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| Summary |
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Review the material covered in this section . . . read more >>>
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| Follow the Fleet LIVE |
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Find out where these ships are now . . . to Follow the Fleet LIVE.
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