car equivalent unit

noun

A unit of cargo capacity, equivalent to the space taken by one standard automobile, used in the context of roll-on roll-off vessels.

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nouncar equivalent unit (plural car equivalent units)

plural car equivalent units

  1. A unit of cargo capacity, equivalent to the space taken by one standard automobile, used in the context of roll-on roll-off vessels.

    Synonyms: CEU

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nounA unit of cargo capacity, equivalent to the space taken by one standard automobile, used in the context of roll-on roll-off vessels.

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