Shipping

Shipping

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

Industry: Transportation

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Cross member

Transportation; Shipping

Transverse members fitted to the bottom side rails of a container, which support the floor.

Ocean bill of lading (ocean b/l)

Transportation; Shipping

A contract for transportation between a shipper and a carrier. It also evidences receipt of the cargo by the carrier. A bill of lading shows ownership of the cargo and, if made negotiable, can be ...

Any quantity (A.Q.)

Transportation; Shipping

Usually refers to a rating that applies to an article regardless of size or quantity.

Fork lift

Transportation; Shipping

A machine used to pick up and move goods loaded on pallets or skids.

Seawaymax vessel

Transportation; Shipping

The largest vessel that can transit the locks of the St. Lawrence Seaway. Length is 226 metres (740 feet); Beam is 24 metres (78 feet); draught is 7.92 metres (26 feet).

Operating differential subsidy (ods)

Transportation; Shipping

An amount of money the U.S. government paid U.S. shipping companies that qualify for this subsidy.The intent was to help offset the higher subsidy.The intent was to help ofset the higher cost of ...