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Deadhead

One leg of a move without a paying cargo load. Usually refers to repositioning an empty piece of equipment.

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Deadweight Cargo

A long ton of cargo that can be stowed in less than 40 cubic feet.

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Deadweight

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...

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Demurrage

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...

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Density

The weight of cargo per cubic foot or other unit.

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Depot, Container

Container freight station or a designated area where empty containers can be picked up or dropped off.

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Destination

The place to which a shipment is consigned. The place where carrier actually turns over cargo to consignee or his agent.

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Detention

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.

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Deveining

The removal of cargo from a container. Also known as unstuffing, unloading or stripping.

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Diversion

A change made in the route of a shipment in transit.

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