Definitions, as published
The definition of each term exactly as its official source words it, with the article or page it comes from.
| Term slug | Definition text | Citation |
|---|---|---|
| investment-expenditure-on-pipeline-infrastructure | Capital expenditure on new pipeline infrastructure or extension of existing pipelines, including reconstruction, renewal (major construction work on the existing infrastructure which does not change its overall performance) and upgrades (major modification work improving the original performance or capacity of the infrastructure). | Glossary for transport statistics, 6th edition (2026), D.II-03, p. 101 |
| maintenance-expenditure-on-pipeline-infrastructure | Non-capital expenditure to maintain the original condition and capacity of the existing pipeline infrastructure. | Glossary for transport statistics, 6th edition (2026), D.II-04, p. 101 |
| pipeline-capital-stock | Estimated monetary value reflecting the current stock of physical pipeline transport assets. | Glossary for transport statistics, 6th edition (2026), D.II-05, p. 101 |
| pipeline-transport | Movement of liquids, fluids, gases or finely divided solids in a given transport pipeline network. | Glossary for transport statistics, 6th edition (2026), D.III-01, p. 101 |
| national-oil-pipeline-transport | Oil pipeline transport between two places (a pumping-in place and a pumping-out place) located in the same country or in the part of the seabed that is allocated to it. It may involve transit through other countries. | Glossary for transport statistics, 6th edition (2026), D.III-02, p. 102 |
| national-gas-pipeline-transport | Gas pipeline transport between two places (an initial compression facility and a decompression facility) located in the same country or in the part of the seabed that is allocated to it. It may involve transit through other countries. | Glossary for transport statistics, 6th edition (2026), D.III-03, p. 102 |
| international-oil-pipeline-transport | Oil pipeline transport between two places (a pumping-in place and a pumping-out place) located in two different countries or on those parts of the seabed allocated to them. It may involve transit through one or more additional countries. | Glossary for transport statistics, 6th edition (2026), D.III-04, p. 102 |
| international-gas-pipeline-transport | Gas pipeline transport between two places (an initial compression facility and a decompression facility) located in two different countries or on those parts of the seabed allocated to them. It may involve transit through one or more additional countries. | Glossary for transport statistics, 6th edition (2026), D.III-05, p. 102 |
| international-pipeline-transport-products-delivered | Goods that, having been loaded into a pipeline by pumping or compression in one country, or that part of the seabed allocated to it, left the country by pipeline and were delivered to another country. | Glossary for transport statistics, 6th edition (2026), D.III-06, p. 102 |
| international-pipeline-transport-products-received | Goods that, having been loaded into a pipeline by pumping or compression in another country, or that part of the seabed allocated to it, entered the country by pipeline and were delivered there. | Glossary for transport statistics, 6th edition (2026), D.III-07, p. 102 |
| international-pipeline-transport-transit-throughout | Goods that entered the country by pipeline and left the country by pipeline at a point different from the point of entry, after having been transported across the country solely by pipeline. | Glossary for transport statistics, 6th edition (2026), D.III-08, p. 102 |
| type-of-goods-transported-by-pipeline | The most typical goods transported by pipeline are classified as follows: ʱ any gas, natural or manufactured, liquefied or in the gaseous state (Standard International Trade Classification (SITC)/Rev. 4, Division 34; NST 2007, group 02.3); ʱ crude oil (SITC/Rev. 4, group 333; NST 2007, group 02.2); ʱ refined petroleum product (SITC/Rev. 4, group 334; NST 2007, group 07.2); ʱ chemical product (SITC/Rev. 4, Section 5; NST 2007, Division 08). | Glossary for transport statistics, 6th edition (2026), D.III-09, p. 102 |
| natural-gas | See H.II-15. | Glossary for transport statistics, 6th edition (2026), D.III-09.1, p. 102 |
| liquefied-petroleum-gas-lpg | See H.II-01. | Glossary for transport statistics, 6th edition (2026), D.III-09.2, p. 103 |
| crude-oil | Mixture of hydrocarbons that exists in the liquid phase in natural underground reservoirs and remains liquid at atmospheric pressure after passing through surface separating facilities. | Glossary for transport statistics, 6th edition (2026), D.III-09.3, p. 103 |
| refined-petroleum-products | Refined petroleum products include but are not limited to gasoline, kerosene, distillates (including No 2 fuel oil), liquefied petroleum gas, asphalt, lubricating oils, diesel fuels and residual fuels. | Glossary for transport statistics, 6th edition (2026), D.III-09.4, p. 103 |
| tonne-kilometre-by-pipeline | Unit of measurement of transport that represents the transport of one tonne of goods by pipeline over one kilometre. | Glossary for transport statistics, 6th edition (2026), D.III-10, p. 103 |
| goods-pipeline-transport-link | Combination of the loading place (by pumping or compression) and the delivery place of the goods transported by pipeline, regardless of the route taken. | Glossary for transport statistics, 6th edition (2026), D.III-11, p. 103 |
| place-of-initial-pumping-in-or-compression-station | Place at which the goods were first pumped in or first compressed into a pipeline. | Glossary for transport statistics, 6th edition (2026), D.III-12, p. 103 |
| place-of-pumping-out-or-delivery-station | Place at which the goods were pumped out or delivered from a pipeline. ## E.I. Maritime infrastructure | Glossary for transport statistics, 6th edition (2026), D.III-13, p. 103 |
| maritime-coastal-area | Contiguous stretch of coastline, together with islands offshore. It is defined either in terms of one or more ranges of ports along the coastline, or in terms of the latitude and longitude of one or more sets of extremities of the coastal area. | Glossary for transport statistics, 6th edition (2026), E.I-01, p. 105 |
| territorial-sea | Belt of coastal waters extending at most 12 nmi (22.2 km; 13.8 mi) from the baseline (usually the mean low-water mark) of a coastal state. | Glossary for transport statistics, 6th edition (2026), E.I-02, p. 105 |
| international-waters | All parts of the sea that are not included in the territorial sea or in the internal waters of a country and where no state may lawfully assert sovereignty over any part. | Glossary for transport statistics, 6th edition (2026), E.I-03, p. 105 |
| exclusive-economic-zone | Sea zone over which a state has special rights regarding the exploration and use of marine resources, including energy production from water and wind. It extends from the baseline out to 200 nmi from the coast. | Glossary for transport statistics, 6th edition (2026), E.I-04, p. 105 |
| seaport | Area of land and water comprising infrastructure and equipment primarily designed to accommodate waterborne vessels, to enable their loading and unloading, to store goods, to manage their receipt and delivery and to facilitate the embarkation and disembarkation of passengers, crew and other persons. It also includes any additional infrastructure necessary for transport operators within the port area. | Glossary for transport statistics, 6th edition (2026), E.I-05, p. 105 |
| sea-statistical-port | One or more ports, normally controlled by a single port authority or harbour master’s office, able to record vessel, passenger and cargo movements. | Glossary for transport statistics, 6th edition (2026), E.I-06, p. 105 |
| hub-port | Port served by scheduled deep-sea shipping (see E.V-07) and by scheduled short-sea shipping (see E.V-06) where transhipment activity takes place. | Glossary for transport statistics, 6th edition (2026), E.I-07, p. 105 |
| un-locode | See C.I-06. | Glossary for transport statistics, 6th edition (2026), E.I-08, p. 105 |
| seaport-accessibility | Seaport accessibility is defined by the following characteristics: a) the maximum length of a vessel that can be accommodated at the port in metres; b) the maximum draft of a vessel that can be accommodated at the port in metres; c) the width and depth of the port approach above low water in metres; d) the width and depth of the entrance channel above low water in metres; e) tidal window in hours for which vessels of maximum draft can enter and leave port; f) height restrictions above high water in metres (e.g. reflecting bridges); g) tidal range in metres. | Glossary for transport statistics, 6th edition (2026), E.I-09, p. 106 |
| seaport-landside-facilities | a) total port land area in square metres; b) storage areas for crude oil and petroleum products, in square metres; c) other bulk storage and stacking areas in square metres; d) container stacking areas in square metres and TEU; e) other areas in square metres; f) roads in metres; g) rail track length in metres; h) number of passenger terminals, number of vessels accommodated per terminal and terminal capacity. | Glossary for transport statistics, 6th edition (2026), E.I-10, p. 106 |
| seaport-storage-areas | Storage areas in seaports, measured in square metres and categorised by type of facility. Height in metres for covered areas: a) open, not securely enclosed; b) open and securely enclosed; c) covered but not enclosed; d) covered and enclosed. | Glossary for transport statistics, 6th edition (2026), E.I-11, p. 106 |
| port-quay-length | See C.I-07. | Glossary for transport statistics, 6th edition (2026), E.I-12, p. 106 |
| port-quay-length-by-use | Quay length in metres allocated by use: ʱ multi-service quays; ʱ dedicated quays; ʱ ro-ro; ʱ containers; ʱ general cargo; ʱ dry bulk; ʱ liquid bulk; ʱ passenger; ʱ fishing; ʱ other. | Glossary for transport statistics, 6th edition (2026), E.I-12.1, p. 106 |
| port-quay-length-by-depth-of-water | Quay length in metres available by depth of water for vessels moored alongside at low tide. | Glossary for transport statistics, 6th edition (2026), E.I-12.2, p. 107 |
| ro-ro-berth | See C.I-08. | Glossary for transport statistics, 6th edition (2026), E.I-13, p. 107 |
| port-cranes-by-lifting-capacity | See C.I-09 | Glossary for transport statistics, 6th edition (2026), E.I-14, p. 107 |
| port-cranes-by-type | See C.I-10. | Glossary for transport statistics, 6th edition (2026), E.I-15, p. 107 |
| seaport-repair-facilities | Repair facilities at seaports. by number and maximum size of vessel accommodated: a) dry docks; b) floating docks; c) slipways; d) dedicated ship repair quays. | Glossary for transport statistics, 6th edition (2026), E.I-16, p. 107 |
| seaport-navigation-aids-and-services | Availability of navigation aids and services (a) at ports and (b) in the approach channels: a) pilotage services; b) lights and lighthouses; c) radar and radio beacons; d) vessel traffic service within the port and coastal navigation services around the port; e) tugs for in-port manoeuvring – number; f) escort tugs for tankers – number; g) bunkering facilities; h) mooring services. | Glossary for transport statistics, 6th edition (2026), E.I-17, p. 107 |
| seaport-hinterland-links-and-short-sea-shipping | Availability of short-sea shipping and the distance from the nearest port entrance to hinterland links (in kilometres): a) short-sea shipping; b) passenger railhead; c) freight railhead; d) motorway access; e) inland waterway connections; f) airport. ## E.II. Maritime transport equipment | Glossary for transport statistics, 6th edition (2026), E.I-18, p. 107 |
| seagoing-vessel | Floating marine structure with one or more surface displacement hulls. | Glossary for transport statistics, 6th edition (2026), E.II-01, p. 107 |
| ship | Self-propelled seagoing vessel. | Glossary for transport statistics, 6th edition (2026), E.II-02, p. 108 |
| seagoing-barge | Unpowered seagoing freight vessel, including towed, pushed and pushed-towed barges. | Glossary for transport statistics, 6th edition (2026), E.II-03, p. 108 |
| merchant-ship | Ship designed for the carriage of goods or the transport of passengers, or one specially fitted out for a specific commercial duty. | Glossary for transport statistics, 6th edition (2026), E.II-04, p. 108 |
| liquid-bulk-carrier | Specialised vessel designed to transport large volumes of liquid cargo. This category includes oil tankers, chemical tankers, LNG and LPG tankers, tanker barges, non- inflammable tankers and other tankers. Liquid bulk carriers should be further subdivided into: a) single-hulled liquid bulk carriers; b) double-hulled liquid bulk carriers. | Glossary for transport statistics, 6th edition (2026), E.II-05, p. 108 |
| dry-bulk-carrier | Specialised vessel designed to transport unpackaged dry bulk cargo. This category includes bulk/oil combination carriers and bulk carriers. | Glossary for transport statistics, 6th edition (2026), E.II-06, p. 108 |
| container-ship | Ship fitted throughout with fixed or portable cell guides for the exclusive carriage of containers. | Glossary for transport statistics, 6th edition (2026), E.II-07, p. 109 |
| specialised-carrier | Vessel specifically designed for the carriage of particular types of cargo. This category includes vehicle carriers, livestock carriers, irradiated fuel carriers, barge carriers and chemical carriers. | Glossary for transport statistics, 6th edition (2026), E.II-08, p. 109 |
| general-cargo-non-specialised-ship | Ship designed to carry a wide range of goods. This category includes reefers (refrigerated containers), ro-ro passenger ships, ro-ro container ships, other ro-ro cargo ships, combination carrier general cargo/passenger ships and combination carrier general cargo/container ships. This category should be subdivided into: a) high-speed general cargo non-specialised ships meeting the requirements set out in the International Maritime Organization International Code of Safety for High-Speed Craft (IMO HSC Code), paragraph 1.4.30; b) other general cargo non-specialised ships . | Glossary for transport statistics, 6th edition (2026), E.II-09, p. 109 |
| dry-cargo-barge | Barge designed to carry dry cargo such as coal, ores, grain, sand, or gravel, or similar materials. This category includes deck barges, hopper barges, lighter-aboard-ship / Seabee barges, open dry cargo barges, covered dry cargo barges and other dry cargo barges. | Glossary for transport statistics, 6th edition (2026), E.II-10, p. 109 |
Sources
- Glossary for Transport Statistics — 6th edition (2026) — Eurostat, UNECE ve ITF-OECD · Reusable with attribution
- UNCTADstat maritime/transport metadata — UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD) / UNCTADstat · Reusable with attribution
- IMO conventions and maritime definitions — official definition clauses and terminology pages — International Maritime Organization (IMO) · Reusable with attribution
- U.S. federal air cargo/security definitions associated with ICAO scope — International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO); auxiliary U.S. federal regulatory sources · Public domain
- United States federal transport and customs definitions — GPO / Office of Federal Register / PHMSA-DOT / FMCSA-DOT / FMC / CBP-DHS / U.S. Congress · Public domain
- European Union transport and customs definitions — European Parliament and Council instruments; Publications Office of the EU / EUR-Lex · Reusable with attribution
- Hague–Visby Article I via UK legislation.gov.uk — UN Treaty Collection/UN, UNCITRAL, UNECE, ICAO, OTIF ve UK legislation.gov.uk · Reusable with attribution
- BTS/FMCSA/FMC/CBP/MARAD federal-authored glossary rows — BTS; FMCSA; FMC; CBP; MARAD · Public domain
- United Kingdom official transport and customs terms — HMRC; Department for Transport; Traffic Commissioners/DVSA; UK Parliament/legislation.gov.uk · Reusable with attribution
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