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Shipping

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

Contributors in Shipping

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.

Aboard

Transportation; Shipping

Referring to cargo being put, or laden, onto a means of conveyance.

Absorption

Transportation; Shipping

One carrier assumes the charges of another without any increase in charges to the shipper.

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