03 Sep

Starboard

The right side of a ship when facing the bow.

03 Sep

Steamship Conference

A group of vessel operators joined together for the purpose of establishing freight rates.

03 Sep

Stern

The end of a vessel. Opposite of bow.

03 Sep

Stevedore

Terminal operator who is designated to facilitate the operation of loading and discharging vessels and various terminal activities.

03 Sep

Stowage

A marine term referring to loading freight into ships’ holds.

03 Sep

Straight Bill of Lading

A non-negotiable bill of lading which states a specific identity to whom the goods should be delivered. See Bill of Lading.

02 Sep

Stripping

Removing cargo from a container (devanning).

02 Sep

Stuffing

Putting cargo into a container.

02 Sep

Supply air

Cooled or warmed air leaving the evaporator delivered to the interior of the container. Supply air is sometimes called delivery-air.

02 Sep

Supply Chain

A logistical management system which integrates the sequence of activities from delivery of raw materials to the manufacturer through to delivery of the finished product to the customer into...

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