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Awkward cargo

Cargo of irregular size that can either be containerized (packed in container) or non-containerized (without equipment associated with) during transportation. It requires prior approval on a case by case...

06 Sep

Air Waybill

The forwarding agreement or carrying agreement between shipper and air carrier and is issued only in nonnegotiable form.

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All In

The total price to move cargo from origin to destination, inclusive of all charges.

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Alongside

A phrase referring to the side of a ship. Goods delivered “alongside” are to be placed on the dock or barge within reach of the transport ship’s tackle so...

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Alternative Rates

Privilege to use the rate producing the lowest charge.

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AMS

Automated Manifest System. An application that expedites the clearance of cargo for the subsequent release of containers when imported to the U.S. through electronic submission of cargo manifests in...

06 Sep

Apparent Good Order

When freight appears to be free of damage so far as a general survey can determine.

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Arrival Notice

An advice that the carrier sends to the consignee advising of goods coming forward for delivery. Pertinent information such as BL number, container number and total charges due from...

06 Sep

Assignment

A term commonly used in connection with a bill of lading. It involves the transfer of rights, title and interest in order to assign goods by endorsing the bill...

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Backhaul

To haul a shipment back over part of a route it has traveled.

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