Feeder Vessel

Summary of Feeder Vessel

A small vessel or barge that carries goods from a principal port to outlying ports not served directly by the mother ship.

(Main Author: William J. Miller)

Feeder Vessel in International Trade

Meaning of Feeder Vessel, according to the Dictionary of International Trade (Global Negotiator): A ship that transports cargo from a major port (often called base port) to a smaller ports within a given range. This is akin to the hub and spoke system used in air transport.