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Shipping

Relating to the mass transport of goods on massive cargo ships.

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Shipping

Exception

Transportation; Shipping

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 ...

Ramp-to-door

Transportation; Shipping

A movement where the load initiates at an origin rail ramp and terminates at a consignee’s door.

Consular invoice

Transportation; Shipping

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.

Memorandum bill of lading

Transportation; Shipping

An in–house bill of lading. A duplicate copy.

Expiry date

Transportation; Shipping

Issued in connexion with documents such as letters of credit, tariffs, etc. to advise that stated provisions will expire at a certain time.

Ramp-to-ramp

Transportation; Shipping

A movement of equipment from an origin rail ramp to a destination rail ramp only.

Consular visa

Transportation; Shipping

An official signature or seal affixed to certain documents by the consul of the country of destination.

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