port facility

collocation in English

meaningsofportandfacility

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port
noun
uk
/pɔːt/us
/pɔːrt/
a town by the sea or by a river that has a harbour, or the ...
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facility
noun
uk
/fəˈsɪl.ə.ti/us
/fəˈsɪl.ə.t̬i/
a place, especially including buildings, where a particular ...
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(Definition ofportandfacilityfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

Examplesofport facility

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Every single port orportfacilitywould be obliged to provide information on its own financial relations, thereby avoiding distortions of competition.
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He does not appreciate the real reason for the extension of theportfacility.
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Bothportfacilitysecurity officers and airport security officers are required to undergo appropriate vetting procedures.
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More careful monitoring and greater discipline are necessary, from the open sea to theportfacility.
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We gave it a limitedportfacilityin the south of the country, which is its only access to the sea.
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Up to £6.1 million will be available over the next three years under the marketing and processing andportfacilityschemes.
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That is without any increase in imports through theportfacilityproposed tonight.
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We have an excellentportfacility.
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A commercialportfacilityis located on the creek near its mouth, handling limestone, sand, gravel, aluminum, and salt.
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Theportfacilityprovides for cargo operations and warehousing for a wide range of clients.
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The originalportfacility, built in 1936, was replaced in 1955.
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Much of this land had originally been proposed for use as a ship canal andportfacility.
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Theportfacilityconsists of two main dredged slips and multiple loading cranes.
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Theportfacilityitself serves general, bulk cargoes and containers, handled through eight transit sheds covering.
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The originalportfacilitywas rebuilt in 1927 and was replaced by the current facility in 1960.
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The committee was unanimously agreed that there certainly is a demand for another deep-waterportfacilityon the east coast.
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Port facilities must carry out security assessments and develop, implement and reviewportfacilitysecurity plans.
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Aportfacilitywas constructed to facilitate the landing of construction equipment and bulk materiel, along with a gravel airstrip for shipment of personnel and essential supplies.
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