- Industry: Government
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Wood or metal supports to keep shipments in place to prevent cargo shifting.See also Dunnage.
Industry:Transportation
Compression of a flat or standard bale of cotton to approximately 32 pounds per cubic foot. Usually applies to cotton exported or shipped coastwise.
Industry:Transportation
Refers to the charge assessed against the vessel for berthing at the facility or for morring to a vessel so berthed.
Industry:Transportation
A transportation arrangement in which truck trailers with their loads are moved by train to a destination. Also known as Rail Pigs.
Industry:Transportation
The marrying of two or more portions of one shipment that originate at different locations, moving under one bill of lading, from one shipper to one consignee. Authority for this service must be granted by tariff publication. See Bill of Lading.
Industry:Transportation
A piece of equipment designed to lift containers by their corner castings.
Industry:Transportation
Present a rate proposal to a conference meeting for adoption as a conference group rate.
Industry:Transportation
