02 Sep

TBN

To Be Nominated. (When the name of a ship is still unknown.)

02 Sep

TEU

See Twenty-feet equivelent unit

02 Sep

THC

Terminal Handling Charge. A charge assessed by the terminal for handling FCLs at ocean terminals.

02 Sep

Through Rate

The total rate from the point of origin to final destination.

02 Sep

Tier number

The three-dimensional position of the containers on the vessel. The deck and house have different numbering methods. The containers are both numbered from top to bottom, and a “D”...

02 Sep

Time Charter

A charter party hiring a vessel for a specified period of time or a particular voyage, in which the shipowner provides the vessel and crew while the charterer supplies...

02 Sep

TIR

Transport International par la Route. Road transport operating agreement among European governments and the United States for the international movement of cargo by road. Display of the TIR carnet...

02 Sep

Towage

The charge made for towing a vessel.

02 Sep

Tramp Line

An ocean carrier company operating vessels not on regular runs or schedules. They call at any port where cargo may be available.

02 Sep

Transship

To transfer goods from one transportation line to another, or from one ship to another.

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