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A connecting carrier agreement is a contract between the originating carrier and a second party, where the second party agrees to carry goods to a final destination on a through Billof Lading.
Industry:Transportation
A pointed metal spike, used to separate strands of rope in splicing.
Industry:Transportation
A legal signature usually placed on the reverse of a draft; signifies transfer of rights from the holder to another party.
Industry:Transportation
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 programme 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
