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Shipping
Relating to the mass transport of goods on massive cargo ships.
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Quay
Transportation; Shipping
A structure attached to land to which a vessel is moored.See also Pier and Dock.
Consolidation
Transportation; Shipping
Cargo containing shipments of two or more shippers or suppliers. Containerload shipments may be consolidated for one or more consignees, often in containerload quantities.
Master inbound
Transportation; Shipping
U.S. Customs’ automated programme under AMS. It allows for electronic reporting of inbound (foreign) cargoes in the U.S.
Windy booking
Transportation; Shipping
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 ...
Entry
Transportation; Shipping
Customs documents required to clear an import shipment for entry into the general commerce of a country.
Rag top
Transportation; Shipping
A slang term for an open–top trailer or container with a tarpaulin cover.
Consolidator
Transportation; Shipping
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.
