- Domeniu: Government
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A free port in a country divorced from Customs authority but under government control. Merchandise, except that which is prohibited, may be stored in the zone without being subject to import duty regulations.
Industry:Transportation
Document indicating the goods were loaded onboard when a document of title (b/L) is not needed.Typically used when a company is shipping goods to itself.
Industry:Transportation
Transverse members fitted to the bottom side rails of a container, which support the floor.
Industry:Transportation
A contract for transportation between a shipper and a carrier. It also evidences receipt of the cargo by the carrier. A bill of lading shows ownership of the cargo and, if made negotiable, can be bought, sold or traded while the goods are in–transit.
Industry:Transportation
Usually refers to a rating that applies to an article regardless of size or quantity.
Industry:Transportation
A machine used to pick up and move goods loaded on pallets or skids.
Industry:Transportation
The largest vessel that can transit the locks of the St. Lawrence Seaway. Length is 226 metres (740 feet); Beam is 24 metres (78 feet); draught is 7.92 metres (26 feet).
Industry:Transportation
An amount of money the U.S. government paid U.S. shipping companies that qualify for this subsidy.The intent was to help offset the higher subsidy.The intent was to help ofset the higher cost of operating a U.S.–flag vessel.The ODS programme is administered by the U.S. Maritime Administration and is being phased out.
Industry:Transportation
When freight appears to be free of damage so far as a general survey can determine.
Industry:Transportation
A receipt for goods issued by a carrier with an indication that the goods were damaged when received. Compare Clean Bill of Lading.
Industry:Transportation
