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A load sufficient in size to fill a container either by cubic measurement or by weight.
Industry:Transportation
Articles packed so that one rests partially or entirely within another, thereby reducing the cubic–foot displacement.
Industry:Transportation
The value of a shipment agreed upon in order to secure a specific freight rate.
Industry:Transportation
A shortening of the term, “Roll On/Roll Off.” A method of ocean cargo service using a vessel with ramps which allows wheeled vehicles to be loaded and discharged without cranes. Also refers to any specialized vessel designed to carry Ro/Ro cargo.
Industry:Transportation
The weight of an empty cargo–carrying piece of equipment plus any fixtures permanently attached.
Industry:Transportation
The weight prescribed by agreement between carrier and shipper for goods shipped in certain packages or in a certain number.
Industry:Transportation
Costs that do not vary with the level of activity. Some fixed costs continue even if no cargo is carried. Terminal leases, rent and property taxes are fixed costs.
Industry:Transportation
