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U.S. Department of Transportation
Отрасли: Government
Number of terms: 13754
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Allows foreign merchandise arriving at one port to be transported in bond to another port, where a superseding entry is filed.
Industry:Transportation
A marine term referring to loading freight into ships’ holds.
Industry:Transportation
The individual or firm that issues a draft and thus stands to receive payment.
Industry:Transportation
Lifts temporary quarantine of a vessel; granted pratique by Health Officer.
Industry:Transportation
A closed rail freight car.
Industry:Transportation
A lower–than–usual tariff rate assessed because a shipper offers a greater volume than specified in the tariff. The incentive rate is assessed for that portion exceeding the normal volume.
Industry:Transportation
Mobile truck equipment with the capacity for lifting a container within its own framework.
Industry:Transportation
Charge made for local hauling by dray or truck. Same as Cartage.
Industry:Transportation
A process employed in the shipment of citrus fruits and other perishable commodities. The fruit is packed and placed in a cold room from which the heat is gradually extracted. The boxes of fruit are packed in containers that have been thoroughly cooled and transported through to destination without opening the doors.
Industry:Transportation
To unload and distribute a portion or all of the contents of a rail car, container, trailer, or ship.– Loose, non–containerized mark and count cargo.– Packaged cargo that is not containerized.
Industry:Transportation