- Industry: Government
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A structure attached to land to which a vessel is moored.See also Pier and Dock.
Industry:Transportation
Cargo containing shipments of two or more shippers or suppliers. Containerload shipments may be consolidated for one or more consignees, often in containerload quantities.
Industry:Transportation
U.S. Customs’ automated program under AMS. It allows for electronic reporting of inbound (foreign) cargoes in the U.S.
Industry:Transportation
A freight booking made by a shipper or freight forwarder to reserve space but not actually having a specific cargo at the time the booking is made. Carriers often overbook a vessel by 10 to 20 percent in recognition that “windy booking” cargo will not actually ship.
Industry:Transportation
Customs documents required to clear an import shipment for entry into the general commerce of a country.
Industry:Transportation
A slang term for an open–top trailer or container with a tarpaulin cover.
Industry:Transportation
A person or firm performing a consolidation service for others. The consolidator takes advantage of lower full carload (FCL) rates, and passes on the savings to shippers.
Industry:Transportation
Freight on which transportation charges are calculated on the basis of volume measurement.
Industry:Transportation
A phrase preceding the signature of a drawer or endorser of a negotiable instrument; signifies that the instrument is passed onto subsequent holders without any liability to the endorser in the event of nonpayment or nondelivery.
Industry:Transportation
A monetary allowance to the customer for picking up or delivering at a point other than the destination shown on the bill of lading. This provision is covered by tariff publication.
Industry:Transportation
