The most common types of port facilities include:
1. Container terminals - used to handle containers, the most common way of shipping goods
2. Bulk cargo terminals - used to handle unpackaged bulk goods such as coal, grain, and oil
3. Ro-Ro terminals - used to handle roll-on/roll-off cargo such as cars, trucks, and heavy machinery
4. Dry-bulk terminals - used to handle dry bulk cargo such as sand, cement, and gravel
5. Liquid-bulk terminals - used to handle liquid cargo such as oil, chemicals, and liquefied natural gas (LNG)
6. Cruise terminals - used for passenger embarkation and disembarkation
7. Ferry terminals - used for the transportation of passengers and cargo by ferry
8. Fishing ports - used for the landing and processing of fish and seafood.
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