In the shipping industry, “port pairs” refers to the two ports (usually seaports) that are involved in a specific trade lane or shipping route. A port pair consists of the origin port (the port of loading) and the destination port (the port of discharge). Shipping companies and vessels operate along established port pairs, transporting cargo and goods from one port to another. The term is used to describe the specific trade route, and to differentiate it from other trade routes between different port pairs. The frequency, transit time, and shipping cost of a particular port pair can be important factors for shippers and cargo owners in choosing a shipping route.
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