A quay is a solid, land-based platform (typically concrete or stone) built parallel to the shoreline or riverbank, where ships dock alongside to load and unload cargo or passengers. It serves as a designated area for ship handling, equipped with cargo sheds, storage zones, and discharge areas.

Key aspects:

• Acts as the infrastructure around ship berths, facilitating efficient maritime operations.
• Common in ports for container or bulk cargo; integrates with onshore logistics.
• Differs from a wharf (often pile-supported and extending into water) but often used synonymously.

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