portainer
English edit
Etymology edit
From a trademark, perhaps from transport and container, or port as these locations are most likely to use them.
Noun edit
portainer (plural portainers)
- A crane for moving shipping containers.
- 2004, Gianpaolo Ghiani, Introduction to Logistics Systems Planning and Control, page 311:
- The material handling system is made up of 14 portainers, three Gottwald cranes, 51 straddle carriers, five multitrailers, six reach stackers, as well as 11 tractors and 60 trailers.