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Freight on which transportation charges are calculated on the basis of volume measurement.
Industry:Transportation
A phrase preceding the signature of a drawer or endorser of a negotiable instrument; signifies that the instrument is passed onto subsequent holders without any liability to the endorser in the event of nonpayment or nondelivery.
Industry:Transportation
A monetary allowance to the customer for picking up or delivering at a point other than the destination shown on the bill of lading. This provision is covered by tariff publication.
Industry:Transportation
The amount of money an ocean carrier pays to the railroad for overland carriage.
Industry:Transportation
A programme whereby the U.S. government attempted to offset the higher shipbuilding cost in the U.S. by paying up to 50% of the difference between cost of U.S. and non–U.S. construction. The difference went to the U.S. shipyard. It is unfunded since 1982.
Industry:Transportation
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 the shipment and the measure of the shipment. The comparison is based on the number of metric tonnes the cargo weights compared to the number of cubic metres of space the cargo measures. The prior English method was one long tonne compared to forty cubic feet.
Industry:Transportation
A document transferring a container from onecarrier to another, or to/from a terminal.
Industry:Transportation
The time that the container was discharged (grounded) from the train.
Industry:Transportation
A government official residing in a foreign country who represents the interests of her or his country and its nationals.
Industry:Transportation
A container fitted with a means of forced air ventilation.
Industry:Transportation
