“Shunting” refers to the process of moving cargo, particularly vehicles, within a terminal or port using their own wheels. It involves the maneuvering and repositioning of cargo from one location to another, either within the same terminal or between different terminals within the port. In the context of rail transportation, shunting also refers to the sorting and arrangement of rolling stock, such as train cars, into complete train sets or consists, or vice versa. The purpose of shunting is to efficiently organize and manage the movement of cargo or rolling stock within the port or railway system, ensuring smooth operations, facilitating loading and unloading processes, and optimizing the utilization of available infrastructure and resources.

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