dock area
Where ships moor
A dock area is the zone around a dock or group of docks where ships load and unload cargo.
The term encompasses the wharves, warehouses, and surrounding waterfront infrastructure: The dock area was bustling with longshoremen and forklifts.
In many cities, historic dock areas have been redeveloped into commercial or residential districts.
- wharfShip docking structure
- pierWaterfront landing structure
- harborSafe anchorage for ships
- quayWaterfront loading platform
- port of callScheduled ship stopover
jetty · marina · shipyard · waterfront · berth · mooring · cargo · cargo hold · freight · sea freight · container ship · longshoreman · crane · warehouse · loading · vessel · tugboat · shipping lane
dock areaopen sea
Waters beyond coastlines
high seas · open ocean · deep water · offshore · open water
dock areahinterland
Remote area beyond settlements
residential district · interior · countryside · city center · suburban area
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