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A loss discovered before or at the time of delivery of a shipment.
Industry:Transportation
A shipping dock where cargo is loaded (“stuffed”) into or unloaded (“stripped”) from containers. Generally, this involves less than containerload shipments, although small shipments destined to same consignee are often consolidated. Container reloading from/to rail or motor carrier equipment is a typical activity. These facilities can be located in container yards, or off dock.
Industry:Transportation
The truck unit into which freight is loaded as in tractor trailer combination. See Container.
Industry:Transportation
A written contract between the owner of a vessel and the person desiring to employ the vessel (charterer); sets forth the terms of the arrangement, such as duration of agreement, freight rate and ports involved in the trip.
Industry:Transportation
An ocean carrier company operating vessels not on regular runs or schedules.They call at any port where cargo may be available.
Industry:Transportation
A frame with wheels and container locking devices in order to secure the container for movement.
Industry:Transportation
Movement of cargo by water from one country through the port of another country, thence, using rail or truck, to an inland point in that country or to a third country. As example, a through movement of Asian cargo to Europe across North America.
Industry:Transportation
A piece of wood or other material placed at the side of cargo to prevent rolling or moving sideways.
Industry:Transportation
The total cost of a good to a buyer, including the cost of transportation.
Industry:Transportation
