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KT

Kilo or metric ton. 1,000 Kilos or 2,204.6 pounds

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Kilogram

1,000 grams or 2.2046 pounds.

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Keel

The main center-line structural member, running fore and aft along the bottom of a ship, sometimes referred to as the backbone.

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Knot

A unit of speed. The term “knot” means velocity in nautical miles per hour whether of a vessel or current. One nautical mile is roughly equivalent to 1.15 statute...

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L/C

Letter of Credit

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Laden

Loaded aboard a vessel

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Landbridge

Movement of cargo by water from one country through the port of another country, thence, using rail or truck, to an inland point in that country or to a...

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Landing Certificate

Certificate issued by consular officials of some importing countries at the point or place of export when the subject goods are exported under bond.

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LASH

Lighter Aboard Ship. A specially constructed vessel equipped with an overhead crane for lifting specially designed barges and stowing them into cellular slots in an athwartship position.

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LCL

See Less than Container Load.

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