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U.S. Department of Transportation
Industry: Government
Number of terms: 13754
Number of blossaries: 0
Company Profile:
Arrangements with a carrier for the acceptance and carriage of freight; i.e., a space reservation.
Industry:Transportation
A document required and issued by some national governments authorizing the importation of goods.
Industry:Transportation
An indemnity issued to the carrier by a bank; protects the carrier against any possible losses or damages arising from release of the merchandise to the receiving party. This instrument is usually issued when the bill of lading is lost or is not available.
Industry:Transportation
A time draft under a letter of credit that has been accepted and purchased by a bank at a discount.
Industry:Transportation
Is the person designated as responsible for the development, implementation, revision and maintenance of the port facility security plan and for liaison with the ship security officers and company security officers.
Industry:Transportation
Reservation number used to secure equipment and act as a control number prior to completion of a B/L.
Industry:Transportation
Cargo moving under Customs control where duty has not yet been paid.
Industry:Transportation
The end of a vessel. Opposite of bow.
Industry:Transportation
Is a plan developed to ensure the application of measures designed to protect persons on board, cargo, cargo transport units and ship’s stores within the port facility from the risks of a security incident.
Industry:Transportation
Structural members on the longitudinal sides of the base of the container.
Industry:Transportation