Cut off date the last date for which goods can be accepted for a. Measurement tons are usually expressed as cargo measurements of 40 cubic feet 1. The letters, numbers or other symbols placed on the outside of cargo to facilitate identification. Who is responsible for the cost of transporting the goods, including insurance, taxes and duties. The ownership of the concession area port land remains with the government or port authority during the entire. The ocean charges including freight rates, surcharge and fees in your rate document are governed by the rate document terms and conditions, together with the terms and conditions specified in your rate document and carriers prevailing governing tariffs on. Nonvessel operating common carrier nvocc an fmclicensed cargo consolidator of small shipments in ocean trade, generally soliciting business and arranging for or performing containerization functions at the port. Nonvessel operating common carrier nvocc an fmclicensed cargo consolidator of small shipments in ocean trade, generally soliciting business and arranging. Domestic shipping routes serving alaska and noncontinental u. Glossary of port and shipping terms ppiaf a multidonor. An independent society that certifies that a vessel has been built and. A bill of adventure is a document signed by the master of the ship that carries goods at owners risk.
A collection of lists and explanations of abstruse, obsolete, dialectical or technical terms. You download the trilingual glossary of basic transportation terminology in pdf format here. Our lng glossary provides a comprehensive guide to these terms. Pdf glossary of shipping terms waleed saleh academia. If, however, you do find yourself caught up in a world of shipping confusion, hopefully our below guide will help you out. They are not considered to necessarily reflect official position of the oecd in interpreting international tax terms, for example, in the tax treaty context. Jan 01, 2014 the terms in this glossary have been carefully selected from the myriad of terms one can encounter in the shipping business. We try not to use it when talking to you, but sometimes we slip up. Shipping and importing is filled with complicated terminology. Blue, italicized words indicate that the term is defined in the glossary. Definitions are extracted from each code and standard and compiled into a pdf.
Brush up on your international shipping vocabulary or find the definition for a specific shipping or customs term. The term applied by australian customs to the computer. Note that subterms are in italics beneath main terms. Cif cost, insurance and freight cif basically the same as cfr, but with the addition that the seller must procure marine insurance against the risk of loss or damage to the goods during the carriage.
An application that expedites the clearance of cargo for the subsequent release of containers. Home maritime directory shipyards worldwide news terms dictionary abbreviations chartering terms energy terms financial terms glossary. This glossarywhich includes many updated and revised terms, along with nearly 50 new entriesderives from a variety of sources, including books, periodicals, websites and quality experts. A shipping phrase used in conjunction with the agreed terms of the charter party. Shipping weight represents the gross weight in kilograms of shipments, including the weight of moisture content, wrappings, crates, boxes, and containers other than cargo vans and similar substantial outer containers. Lippincott company this glossary gives definitions of many but by no means all of the shipboat construction. Incoterms 2020 is the ninth set of predefined international contract terms published by the international chamber of commerce, with the first set having been published in 1936. Get the easy explanations of what it all means at shippo here we provide glossary of shipping terms and freight terms with further explanations of common terms. The glossary of terms got is an nfpa staff managed project. Construction glossary of building terms residential reports.
Lippincott company this glossary gives definitions of many but by. Like every other industry, the shipping and freight business is awash with jargon. Shipping terms glossary taurus logistics australia. A pricing term indication that the cost of the goods and freight charges are included in the quoted price. Access door door which allows access to concealed space or equipment. Port charge relating to a vessel moored at approved anchorage site in a harbor. Searchable database containing common marine acronyms, abbreviations, and dictionary about all subjects, with a focus on technical, chartering, boating, seawords telecommunications. The glossary of terms and principles catholic church. Delivery termsa contractual designation of location of delivery, the time of delivery and shipping costs. The glossary of terms and principles pdfthis glossary of terms and principles will hopefully provide a quick aid to those unfamiliar with some of the phrases, topics or principles that are frequently discussed in this book.
Shipping glossary the attached glossary is a resource for both the fundamentals of the maritime industry elearning course and the reefer cargo handling elearning course. Glossary of international shipping terms a8a manifest a form issued by a licensed customs broker which allows ccra to monitor in bond shipments as they move through canada. Incoterms 2015 an overview international ommercial terms incoterms are internationally recognized standard trade terms used in sales contracts. The surrender of the property, and any rights and liabilities attaching to it, by the insured to the insurers when a claim for total loss is to be made. This glossary defines some specific terms as the lead authors intend them to be interpreted in the context of this report. Since we feel it is more beneficial, this glossary has. To clarify and assist you with some of the most common shipping and freight terms please use our az glossary. Disclaimer this information is disseminated under the sponsorship of the u. Explanations on the terms are very condensed and may not be complete. New years day, memorial day, independence day, labor day, thanksgiving day and the day after, christmas eve day, christmas day or any other day generally observed as a holiday by the transportation provider at the point where the service is performed. Chartering terms az shipping dictionary and abbreviation.
Msc is a world leader in global container shipping, dedicated to providing efficient transport solutions. Glossary of international shipping terms old dominion freight line. The glossary of terms and principles pdf this glossary of terms and principles will hopefully provide a quick aid to those unfamiliar with some of the phrases, topics or principles that are frequently discussed in this book. Advance charge transportation charge advanced by one carrier to another to be collected by the later carrier from the consignor or consignee. Glossary of purchasing and warehouse inventory terms. Sinking about and working with maritime language and. Commission payable by the shipowner to the charterer, expressed as a percentage of the freight or hire. Incoterms 2020 defines 11 rules, the same number as defined by incoterms 2010. S 90 professional english for students of logistics. Every quality professional needs a handy reference of quality terms, acronyms and key people in the history of quality. The term shipping originally referred to transport by sea but in american. Department of transportation in the interest of information exchange. The glossary includes definitions of very common transportation. Owners of containerships that charter vessels to shipping service operators, known as liner companies, rather than directly operating container shipping services for shippers.
Glossary of shipping terms a shipment freight terms. The fedex shipping glossary provides the appropriate service. Freight transport is the physical process of transporting commodities and merchandise goods and cargo. Shipping jargon explained part 1 the world of shipping is full of confusing terms and acronyms. The pssa english language arts glossary includes terms and definitions associated with. Like any guide to language it is, at times, intriguing and fascinating. Since we feel it is more beneficial, this glossary has been arranged topically rather than alphabetically. Usually for same set of shipping order, there are a number of copies with same form and contents but with different name such as the 1st copy is called shipping order and remainders are called shipping order copy or dock receipt for different purposes such as space control, surveyor and sworn measurer, documentation. Trilingual glossary of transportation terminology mexicom logistics.
This textbook is intended for students of logistics. The terms in this glossary have been carefully selected from the myriad of terms one can encounter in the shipping business. A ship has arrived when she is within the precincts of the port or, confirmed to be in. Freight glossary commonly used freight terms from a to z. In our shipping glossary you can find our call customer service centres throughout the world. The party that hires a vessel under the charterpart y. Disclaimer this information is disseminated under the sponsorship of the department of transportation in the interest of information exchange. The aim of the textbook is to enlarge students knowledge of special terms, to enhance their skills of comprehension, writing and reading, and to develop. Disclaimer this information is disseminated under the sponsorship of the department of transportation in the interest.
Glossary of shipping terms alliance shipping group. Consortium a group of combined transport operators who agree to rationalise sailing in a trade and carry each others cargo. Freeze protection a service agreed upon prior to shipping. Glossary of terms accessorial charges charges that are applied to the base tariff rate or base contract rate, e. A glossary of common freight shipping and cargo transportation terms, including lingo used in the 3pl brokerage and trucking industry. Shipping terms and definitions arcbest corporation. Accessorial charges also called assessorials any additional services required outside of the standard shipping procedure require additional fees from the carrier called accessorials. Sources drawn on in developing definitions for this glossary include. Intermodal intermodal shipping incorporates more than one mode of transportation, such as combining the use of trucks and trains to cover more ground in a timely manner. Construction glossary of building terms abutment that part of a pier or wall either end of an arch, beam, or bridge which resists the pressure of a load. Fob shipping terms freight terms customer takes title of goods customer responsibilities vendor responsibilities fob point of origin, freight collect at point of origin or factory pays freight bears freight owns goods in transit must file claims for loss, damage or overcharges fob point of origin, freight prepaid and allowed at point of origin. Econo delivery time the time during the day and for the days of the week, during which the receiving unit will spot and unload trucks and rail cars. The aim of the textbook is to enlarge students knowledge of special terms, to enhance their skills of comprehension, writing and reading, and to develop their communication abilities in professional aspects. Air brake the air brake system on tractors is operated by air and consists of air lines, valves, tanks, and an air compressor.