What is twenty-foot equivalent unit in SAP TM-ADP-CSL - Container Shipping Line?

SAP Term: twenty-foot equivalent unit

• Component: TM-ADP-CSL

• Component Name: Container Shipping Line

• Description: A unit of capacity that is the equivalent of a standard size of twenty-foot container. Twenty-foot equivalent units TEUs are used as a basis of performance metrics and in cost calculations, with conversion factors being associated with equipment types, sizes, and heights so as to be able to determine the number of TEUs for a unit.

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• Key Concepts: 
  The twenty-foot equivalent unit (TEU) is a unit of measure used in the container shipping industry. It is the equivalent of a 20-foot-long container, and is used to measure the capacity of a ship or container terminal. The TEU is also used to calculate the maximum number of containers that can be loaded onto a ship. 
  
  How to use it: 
  The TEU is used in the SAP Transportation Management (TM) Advanced Delivery Processing (ADP) Container Shipping Line (CSL) component to measure the capacity of a ship or container terminal. It is also used to calculate the maximum number of containers that can be loaded onto a ship. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When calculating the capacity of a ship or container terminal, it is important to remember that one TEU is equal to one 20-foot-long container. This will help ensure that you are accurately calculating the capacity of the ship or terminal. 
  
  Related Information: 
  The TEU is also used in other components of SAP TM, such as the Container Shipping Line (CSL) component. Additionally, it is used in other industries, such as freight forwarding and logistics.