An offer to sell goods at a stated price and under stated terms.
A structure attached to land to which a vessel is moored. See also Pier and Dock.
Railroad terminal where containers are received or delivered and trains loaded or discharged. Originally, trailers moved onto the rearmost flatcar via a ramp and driven into position in a...
A formula of the specific factors or elements that control the making of a rate. A rate can be based on any number of factors (i.e., weight, measure, equipment...
The receiving and delivery systems between the carrier and supplier of full container load and less than container load in container transportation include the following: 1) door to door:...
Changing the consignee or destination on a bill of lading while shipment is still in transit. Diversion has substantially the same meaning.
A label required on shipments of flammable articles.
In the industry, it is the generic name for a temperature controlled container. The containers, which are insulated, are specially designed to allow temperature controlled air circulation within the...
To transfer goods from one ship to another of the same ownership.
Request for quotation.
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