02 Sep

Waybill (WB)

A document prepared by a transportation line at the point of a shipment; shows the point of the origin, destination, route, consignor, consignee, description of shipment and amount charged...

02 Sep

Weight Cargo

A cargo on which the transportation charge is assessed on the basis of weight.

02 Sep

Weights and Measures

Measurement ton- 40 cubic ft or one cubic meter Net ton, or short ton – 2,000 lbs Gross ton/long ton- 2,240 lbs. Metric ton/kilo ton- 2,204.6 lbs. Cubic meter –...

02 Sep

Wharfage (Whfge.)

Charge assessed by a pier or dock owner against freight handled over the pier or dock or against a steamship company using the pier or dock

02 Sep

W.M. (W/M)

Weight or Measurement: the basis for assessing freight charges. Also known as “worm.” The rate charged under W/M will be whichever produces the highest revenue between the weight of...

02 Sep

Yard

A classification, storage or switching area.

02 Sep

ZULU Time

Time based on Greenwich Mean Time

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