06 Sep

Dock

For ships, a cargo handling area parallel to the shoreline where a vessel normally ties up. For land transportation, a loading or unloading platform at an industrial location or...

06 Sep

Dock Receipt

The receipt signed by the container terminal, transfer station or inland station after the receipt of full container load or less than container load under the consignment of the...

06 Sep

Dolly

A set of wheels that support the front of a container; used when the automotive unit is disconnected.

06 Sep

Door-to-Door

Through transportation of a container and its contents from consignor to consignee. Also known as House to House. Not necessarily a through rate.

06 Sep

Draft

The number of feet that the hull of a ship is beneath the surface of the water. An unconditional order in writing, addressed by one party (drawer) to another...

06 Sep

DRFS

Abbreviation for “Destination Rail Freight Station.” Same as CFS at destination, except a DRFS is operated by the rail carrier participating in the shipment.

06 Sep

Dry Cargo

Cargo that is not liquid and normally does not require temperature control.

06 Sep

Dry-Bulk Container

A container constructed to carry grain, powder and other free flowing solids in bulk.

06 Sep

EDI

Abbreviation for “Electronic Data Interface.” Generic term for transmission of transactional data between computer systems. EDI is typically via a batched transmission, usually conforming to consistent standards.

06 Sep

Embargo

Order to restrict the hauling of freight.

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