Opposite to the less than container load. The consigner is responsible for the loading, counting, pre-stowage and lead seal of the transportation. The uncovering of the full container load...
General average is an unwritten, non-statutory, international maritime law which is universally recognized and applied. It is founded on the principle that vessel and goods are parties to the...
When U.S. Customs orders shipments without entries to be kept in their custody in a bonded warehouse.
A portable power generator, which converts fuel into electrical power by mechanical means, and from which a reefer draws power. A clip-on generator set is mounted to the front...
General Rate Increase. Used to describe an across-the-board tariff rate increase implemented by conference members and applied to base rates.
Entire weight of goods, packaging and freight car or container, ready for shipment. Generally, 80,000 pounds maximum container, cargo and tractor for highway transport.
A consolidation service, putting small shipments into containers for shipment.
Gross Vehicle Weight. The combined total weight of a vehicle and its container, inclusive of prime mover.
1924 International Convention on Carriage of Goods by Sea. These rules govern liability for loss or damage to goods carried by sea under a bill of lading. Hague Visby...
An officer who attends to the berthing, etc., of ships in a harbor.
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