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Shipping
Relating to the mass transport of goods on massive cargo ships.
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Running gear
Transportation; Shipping
Complementary equipment for terminal and over–the–road handling containers.
Corner posts
Transportation; Shipping
Vertical frame components fitted at the corners of the container, integral to the corner fittings and connecting the roof and floor structures. Containers are lifted and secured in a stack using the ...
Non-dumping certificate
Transportation; Shipping
Required by some countries for protection against the dumping of certain types of merchandise or products.
Alongside
Transportation; Shipping
A phrase referring to the side of a ship. Goods delivered “alongside” are to be placed on the dock or barge within reach of the transport ship’s tackle so that they can be loaded.
Released value not exceeding (RVNX)
Transportation; Shipping
Usually used to limit the value of goods transported. The limitation refers to carrier liability when paying a claim for lost or damaged goods.
Correspondent bank
Transportation; Shipping
A bank that, in its own country, handles the business of a foreign bank.
