Printer Friendly
Dictionary, Encyclopedia and Thesaurus - The Free Dictionary
1,740,364,537 visitors served.
forum mailing list For webmasters
?
New: Language forums
Dictionary/
thesaurus
Medical
dictionary
Legal
dictionary
Financial
dictionary
Acronyms
 
Idioms
Encyclopedia
Wikipedia
encyclopedia
?

free port

   Also found in: Encyclopedia, Wikipedia, Hutchinson 0.04 sec.
free port
n.
A port or an area of a port in which imported goods can be held or processed free of customs duties before reexport.
free port
n
1. (Business / Commerce) a port open to all commercial vessels on equal terms
2. (Business / Commerce) Also called free zone a zone adjoining a port that permits the duty-free entry of foreign goods intended for re-export
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.free port - an area adjoining a port where goods that are intended for reshipment can be received and stored without payment of duties
free zone
area, country - a particular geographical region of indefinite boundary (usually serving some special purpose or distinguished by its people or culture or geography); "it was a mountainous area"; "Bible country"
2.free port - a port open on equal terms to all commercial vessels
port - a place (seaport or airport) where people and merchandise can enter or leave a country
Translations
free port n → porto franco
free port n → porto franco


How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content.
?Page tools
Printer friendly
Cite / link
Email
Feedback
Add definition
? Mentioned in ? References in periodicals archive
 
Valdez is the northernmost year-round ice free port in America, and this year we had a special guest to observe operations, Col.
Group commander and multi-functional team observes Valdez ammunition ... by Balser, Mike / Translog
Maximum distribution flexibility is provided by those international air cargo centers, such as Schiphol Airport, that specialize in distribution facilities on a free port basis.
Southern California takes a value-added approach to Europe by Schuitemaker, Rutger / Los Angeles Business Journal
Now, in formal recognition of this action, Beijing is setting up Xiamen as an official free port to cultivate such trade with Taiwan.
Take the fast boat to China by Lear, Robert W. / Chief Executive (U.S.)
More results
 
Dictionary/thesaurus browser? ? Full browser
 
 
Dictionary, Thesaurus, and Translations
?

Disclaimer | Privacy policy | Feedback | Copyright © 2009 Farlex, Inc.
All content on this website, including dictionary, thesaurus, literature, geography, and other reference data is for informational purposes only. This information should not be considered complete, up to date, and is not intended to be used in place of a visit, consultation, or advice of a legal, medical, or any other professional. Terms of Use.