Fill in the gaps in the text below. Use the words from the box.
functions transport check-up cargo warehouses terminals
Commercial sea ports perform different economic and
administrative 1) _________. Sea ports are responsible for loading
and unloading operations, servicing of inbound/outbound ships
transportation, forwarding and warehousing operations, transshipment of cargo to the marine transport from other modes of
2) _______, etc. To carry out these functions sea ports have water
areas, land territories, warehouses and open storage facilities, cargo
handling facilities, passenger 3) ________, ways for railway and
motor transport, and an adequate personnel. Sea ports are also
responsible for providing safe navigation and proper organization
of various activities: supervision for observance to shipping
regulations, issue and 4) ________ of ship’s papers, clearance of
vessels inwards and outwards, etc. Port top management includes
controlling the following operations: commerce, shipping, planning,
labour and wages, mechanization, technology, personnel, accounts,
etc. Middle managers control 5) ________ handling complexes and
other production units of the port. First-line management is engaged
in a direct control of cargo handling operations on the dock and in
6) _________
Answers & Comments
2. transport.
3. terminals.
4. check-up.
5. warehouses.
6. cargo.