Empty out - means an empty container has left the terminal (at the port of origin - so it goes to the shipper to get filled up)

Full-in - means a full container has arrived from the shipper to the port of origin

Vessel Loaded - the full container has been loaded onto the ship.

Vessel Departed (ETD) - The date and time that the vessel leaves the port. This is an estimated milestone until it becomes actual.

Transshipment Arrived - When cargo or a container is moved from one vessel to another while in transit to its final destination.

Transshipment Discharged - When a container is unloaded from one vessel and in preparation for loading it onto another vessel which may or may not be the vessel that will reach the discharge port.

Transshipment Loaded - The act of loading a container from a previous vessel onto another vessel which may or may not be the vessel that will reach the discharge port.

Transshipment Departed - Transfer of a shipment from one carrier, or more commonly, from one vessel to another while in transit.

Vessel Arrived (ETA) - Estimated Time of Arrival (ETA) is when a ship or vessel is expected to arrive at a specific destination.

Vessel Berthed - it means that it has reached its intended destination and is securely tied up or anchored to the designated berth or mooring point.

Vessel Discharged - Where a vessel is off-loaded and cargo discharged.

Full-out - This means a full container leaves the terminal. This occurs at the destination

Empty Returned - Occurs after the shipper has received the goods and returned an empty container to the terminal, at the destination port