Werkshafen

English translation: company harbour

08:06 Sep 8, 2006
German to English translations [PRO]
Marketing - Transport / Transportation / Shipping
German term or phrase: Werkshafen
Der Chemiehafen liegt östlich des Ölhafens und ist ein ***Werkshafen*** des Düngemittelwerkes. Zwei Pipelines verbinden den Tanker-Liegeplatz mit dem Werk. Über eine Rohrleitung löschen Flüssiggas-Tanker gekühltes Ammoniak. Durch die zweite Leitung wird flüssiger Dünger (AHL) zum Hafen gepumpt und in Tanker verladen. Der Liegplatz am Chemiehafen ist ausgelegt für Tanker mit bis zu 8,45 Meter Tiefgang.
Yuu Andou
Local time: 20:09
English translation:company harbour
Explanation:
Might do, but I think you can go with "harbour" alone and some rewording here.
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Erik Freitag
Germany
Local time: 13:09
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Vielen Dank!
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Summary of answers provided
5 +1paraphrase - see below
transatgees
3company harbour
Erik Freitag
3proprietary port (facility)
Harry Borsje


  

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company harbour


Explanation:
Might do, but I think you can go with "harbour" alone and some rewording here.

Erik Freitag
Germany
Local time: 13:09
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Native speaker of: Native in GermanGerman
PRO pts in category: 24
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Vielen Dank!
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paraphrase - see below


Explanation:
" ..lies to the east of the oil terminal and belongs to the fertiliser company"

transatgees
United Kingdom
Local time: 12:09
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Native speaker of: English
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agree  Erik Freitag: yes, very nice.
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proprietary port (facility)


Explanation:
as an alternative, focussing on the exclusive use, rather than the (possible) ownership


    Reference: http://www.vlex.us/codes/section/2300-1095&desc_02.09.174&do...
Harry Borsje
Netherlands
Local time: 13:09
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