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Shipping
Relating to the mass transport of goods on massive cargo ships.
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Shipping
Always afloat (AA)
Transportation; Shipping
A contract term requiring that the vessel not rest on the ground. In some ports the ship is aground when approaching or at berth.
Abaft
Transportation; Shipping
A point beyond the midpoint of a ship’s length, towards the rear or stern.
Abandon
Transportation; Shipping
A proceeding wherein a shipper/consignee seeks authority to abandon all or parts of their cargo.
Abatement
Transportation; Shipping
A discount allowed for damage or overcharge in the payment of a bill.
Automated broker interface (ABI)
Transportation; Shipping
U.S. Customs automated broker interface, by which brokers file importers’ entries electronically.
Absorption
Transportation; Shipping
One carrier assumes the charges of another without any increase in charges to the shipper.