Shipping

Shipping

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

Industry: Transportation

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Cubic foot

Transportation; Shipping

1,728 cubic inches.A volume contained in a space measuring one foot high, one foot wide and one foot long

On board

Transportation; Shipping

A notation on a bill of lading that cargo has been loaded on board a vessel. Used to satisfy the requirements of a letter of credit, in the absence of an express requirement to the contrary.

Arbitrary

Transportation; Shipping

A stated amount over a fixed rate to one point to make a rate to another point.

Security level 1

Transportation; Shipping

Is the level for which minimum appropriate protective security measures shall be maintained at all times.

Customhouse

Transportation; Shipping

A government office where duties are paid, import documents filed, etc., on foreign shipments.

On deck

Transportation; Shipping

A notation on a bill of lading that the cargo has been stowed on the open deck of the ship.

Arrival notice

Transportation; Shipping

A notification by carrier of ship’s arrival to the consignee, the “Notify Party,” and – when applicable – the “Also Notify Party.” These parties in interest are listed in blocks 3, 4 and 10, ...