### Question
How is the "short sea transportation trade" defined?


### Answer
The term **short sea transportation trade** is defined in *46 U.S.C. § 53501* as follows -

> the carriage by vessel of cargo—


(A) that is—


(i) contained in intermodal cargo containers and loaded by crane on the vessel

#### Citation:
  - *46 U.S.C. § 53501*
  - Heading: **Subtitle V-Merchant Marine > Part C-Financial Assistance Programs > CHAPTER 535-CAPITAL CONSTRUCTION FUNDS**

