03 Sep

Relay

To transfer containers from one ship to another when both vessels are controlled by the same network (carrier) manager.

03 Sep

Restricted Articles

Articles handled only under certain conditions.

03 Sep

Revenue Ton (RT)

The greater weight or measurement of goods where 1 ton is either 1000 kilos or 1 cubic meter (for metric system). Also known as bill of lading ton or...

03 Sep

“Ro/Ro”

A shortening of the term, “Roll-On/Roll-Off.” A method of ocean cargo service using a vessel with ramps which allows wheeled vehicles to be loaded and discharged without cranes.

03 Sep

Roll

To re-book cargo to a later vessel.

03 Sep

Route

The manner in which a shipment moves; i.e., the carriers handling it and the points at which the carriers interchange.

03 Sep

Row number

The column position of the container on the vessel, also called column number. There are two ways to number, one is to number from the left shipboard to the...

03 Sep

Sanction

An embargo imposed by a Government against another country

03 Sep

Seal (Container)

Metal strip and lead fastener used for locking freight car or truck doors. Seals are numbered for record purposes.

03 Sep

Sea Waybill

Document indicating the goods were loaded on board when a document of title (b/L) is not needed. Typically used when a company is shipping goods to itself.

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