Forklifts carry the cargo from the warehouse and place it on the dock next to the ship.

Longshoremen attach the lifting cables that are lowered from the ships cranes.

The cargo is lifted up off the dock and put in the hold of the ship by the ship's cranes, also known as ship's gear.

The cargo is moved into position inside the ship with forklifts. They are taken on and off the ship by the ship's gear.