English Maritime Terminology on Port and Maritime Logistics

The Best Management Practices Manual is a reference document that can be used by ports seeking to implement operational controls to reduce the actual or potential environmental impacts of an aspect of a port operation. 
The port operations included in the Manual for which operational controls (BMPs) are described may include at least the following:

• Dry Bulk Storage & Handling
• Liquid Bulk Storage & Transfer (Loading/Unloading)
• Non-bulk Chemical Storage & Handling
• Port Cargo Handling Equipment & Rail/Truck Operations Powered by Diesel Engines
• Vehicle & Equipment Fueling
• Port Authority Oversight of Tenant Activities through Lease Agreements
• Management of Hazardous and Non-hazardous Waste Generated by Port/Tenant Activities
• General Operations that can Impact Neighboring Areas: Noise, Light, Odor, Trash, Dust
• Building & Grounds Maintenance

• Assess the port's capacity and demand
• Implement integrated port management systems
• Adopt green port practices
• Enhance human resource development
• Foster stakeholder collaboration
• Embrace digital transformation

Microsoft Word - Ports Operation_Manual_BMP and EMS 102808 (glmri.org)