One leg of a move without a paying cargo load. Usually refers to repositioning an empty piece of equipment.
A long ton of cargo that can be stowed in less than 40 cubic feet.
The number of tons of 2,240 pounds that a vessel can transport of cargo, stores and bunker fuel. It is the difference between the number of tons of water...
A penalty charge against shippers or consignees for delaying the carrier’s equipment beyond the allowed free time. The free time and demurrage charges are set forth in the charter...
The weight of cargo per cubic foot or other unit.
Container freight station or a designated area where empty containers can be picked up or dropped off.
The place to which a shipment is consigned. The place where carrier actually turns over cargo to consignee or his agent.
A penalty charge against shippers or consignees for delaying carrier’s equipment beyond allowed time. Demurrage applies to cargo; detention applies to equipment. See Per Diem.
The removal of cargo from a container. Also known as unstuffing, unloading or stripping.
A change made in the route of a shipment in transit.
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