LexPort
English for Port Operations
Master the English used every day on container terminals, bulk berths and multipurpose ports — from vessel planning to gate operations, HSE and KPIs. Built for professionals worldwide, including English-speaking hubs and international teams in Europe, Africa, the Americas and Asia.
Built for terminal professionals
Port operations depend on precise English: a wrong word on VHF, a mistranslated bay plan or an unclear safety instruction can stop production or cause an incident. LexPort teaches the exact terminal vocabulary you need — not generic business English.
Ship & yard operations
Berthing, lashing, stowage, bay plan, twin-lift, reefer plug.
VHF & radio phrases
Standard communication for STS cranes, RTG drivers and gate clerks.
HSE & KPIs
Toolbox talks, near-miss reports, moves per hour, dwell time, berth productivity.
Container terminal vocabulary you'll master
- Vessel operations: berthing window, pilot on board, all fast, cast off
- Container handling: STS, RTG, reach stacker, terminal tractor, twist lock
- Yard planning: stacking strategy, block, slot, dwell time, DG segregation
- Gate & documentation: booking, EIR, seal check, damage inspection
- Safety: PPE, lockout/tagout, permit to work, exclusion zone, near miss
- Performance: GMPH, BMPH, crane split, idle time, utilization
Frequently asked questions
Terminal operators, planners, foremen, HSE officers, engineers and commercial managers working in container, bulk, break-bulk, ro-ro and multipurpose terminals.
Yes. Standard radio communication between STS operators, RTG drivers, gate clerks, pilots and tugs is a core module.
Both en-US and en-GB native audio, at normal and slow speeds. Voices are always English — never French or Portuguese reading English.
No. The course starts from Portuguese meaning and progresses to professional maritime English usage in context.
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English and French terms for reach stacker operation and safety.
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