portainer

English

Etymology

From a trademark, perhaps from transport and container, or port as these locations are most likely to use them.

Noun

portainer (plural portainers)

  1. A crane for moving shipping containers.
    • 2004, Gianpaolo Ghiani, Introduction to Logistics Systems Planning and Control, page 311:
      The material handling system is made up of 14 portainers, three Gottwald cranes, 51 straddle carriers, five multitrailers, six reach stackers, as well as 11 tractors and 60 trailers.

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