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A gas produced by many fruits and vegetables that accelerates the ripening and ageing processes.
Industry:Transportation
Railroad terminal where containers are received or delivered and trains loaded or discharged. Originally, trailers moved onto the rearmost flatcar via a ramp and driven into position in a technique known as “circus loading.” Most modern rail facilities use lifting equipment to position containers onto the flatcars.
Industry:Transportation
A formal statement describing goods to be shipped; filed with and approved by the consul of the country of destination prior to shipment.
Industry:Transportation
It is a National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) initiative, started in 2003. It teams up with other countries to enhance their ability to screen cargo at major international seaports. The Initiative provides radiation detection equipment and trains their personnel to specifically cheque for nuclear or other radioactive materials. In return, NNSA requires that data be shared on detections and seizures of nuclear or radiological material that resulted from the use of the equipment provided.
Industry:Transportation
Notations made when the cargo is received at the carrier’s terminal or loaded aboard a vessel. They show any irregularities in packaging or actual or suspected damage to the cargo. Exceptions are then noted on the bill of lading.
Industry:Transportation
A movement where the load initiates at an origin rail ramp and terminates at a consignee’s door.
Industry:Transportation
A document, certified by a consular official, is required by some countries to describe a shipment. Used by Customs of the foreign country, to verify the value, quantity and nature of the cargo.
Industry:Transportation
Issued in connexion with documents such as letters of credit, tariffs, etc. to advise that stated provisions will expire at a certain time.
Industry:Transportation
A movement of equipment from an origin rail ramp to a destination rail ramp only.
Industry:Transportation
