Freight Glossary
CY (Container Yard) – Meaning & Examples
A facility where full containers are stored and handled before/after vessel loading.
- Abbreviation
- CY
- Full term
- Container Yard
- Related terms
- CY, container terminal, FCL yard
A Container Yard (CY) is an area at or near a port where full containers are stored, received, and delivered. For FCL shipments, shippers deliver loaded containers to the CY (CY-in) and consignees pick up containers from the CY (CY-out). The CY handles container inspection, storage, and movement to/from vessels. Shipping terms like "CY-CY" indicate door-to-door container movement between origin and destination container yards.
Container Yard examples
- FCL containers are delivered to the origin CY and picked up from the destination CY.
How CY is used in freight operations
CY appears in quotations, bookings, shipping documents, and tracking updates. Confirm how it applies to your shipment with your carrier, forwarder, or customs representative, because practice can differ by country and contract.
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Frequently asked questions
What is CY?
A facility where full containers are stored and handled before/after vessel loading.
What does CY stand for?
CY stands for Container Yard.
What is an example of CY?
FCL containers are delivered to the origin CY and picked up from the destination CY.