Port and shipping terminology technical translation dictionary. Leiden university ma translation in theory and practice 202014. The information contained in this listing was gathered from global supply chain leaders. Press release ipcc working group ii extends sixth assessment report schedule.
It is also a receipt for cargo accepted for transportation, and must be presented for taking delivery at the destination. In our shipping glossary you can find our call customer service centres throughout the world. The international shipping and marine transport industry is full of. The area immediately in front of or behind a wharf shed on which cargo is lifted. Air brake the air brake system on tractors is operated by air and consists of air lines, valves, tanks, and an air compressor. Pdf glossary of shipping terms waleed saleh academia. A special cargo handling instruction for cargo to be delivered rightaway at shipside after discharge. The shipping glossary is a list of terms and the definitions in shipping and associated fandoms. The glossary of terms provides you with a comprehensive listing of current logistics and supply chain management terms along with their descriptions.
The terms in this glossary have been carefully selected from the myriad of terms one can encounter in the shipping business. A transportation company that provides movement of goods on behalf of customers at published rates. An advice that the carrier or forwarder sends to the consignee advising of goods coming forward for delivery. Port charge relating to a vessel moored at approved anchorage site in a harbor. Number assigned to a company or person for reference to discount, address, phone number, etc. The international warehouse logistics association iwla does not take responsibilityfor the content of these definitions and doesnot endorse theseas official. It is common in fandom to find a large use of slang terms about shipping terms as a whole or in specific fandoms. Our exhaustive glossary fleshes out freight, clarifies cargo, and demystifies the documents with easytounderstand explanations of the words and acronyms you will encounter most. Sometimes the shipping terms used in the courier industry can make the simplest of conversations or procedures seem complicated were on a mission to help world options customers junk the jargon and explain shipping terms with the following extensive guide. Terms of sale these come into play when sellers have. Glossary of customs and trade terms centre for customs and.
Daily running cost cost per day of operating a ship. Freight shipping is the process of transporting goods, commodities, or cargo over land, sea, or air. Some of the most common types of freight shipping include full truckload ftl, less than truckload ltl, and intermodal. Incoterms 2020 is the ninth set of international contract terms published by the international chamber of commerce, with the first set having been published in 1936. The terms and definitions are meant to help individuals navigate the b2b payment and remittance space, as well as. Terms youre most likely to hear bill of lading bl or bol the official shipping document containing details about the shipment. Shipping and importing is filled with complicated terminology. Index of this nautical glossary index aback 10 abaft 10 abaft the beam 10 abeam 10 able bodied seamen 10 aboard 10 about 10 about ship 10 aboveboard 10 above deck 10 abox 10 abreast 10 abyss 10 access hole 10 accommodation 10 acockbill, acockbell 10 addendum 10 admeasurement 10. There are different terms for sea and inland waterways e.
The 1974 trade act requires the actpns establishment and broad representation. Berth dues or quay dues or dockage charges for the use of a berth. Accessorial charges charges that are applied to the base tariff rate or base contract rate, e. The difference between a countrys total imports and. The ambient temperature of a container is the atmospheric temperature to which it is exposed. Glossary of international shipping terms old dominion freight line. Glossary of maritime terms american association of port.
Dat was removed, and is replaced by a new rule delivered at place unloaded. Glossary of international trade terms trade connect. Inland waterways bill of lading transport document made out to a named person, to order or to bearer, signed by the carrier and handed to. We begin with the terms of sale, because this is where you can save or lose a lot of money. Also, a term used in some insurance policies to mean a voyage. Shipping terms and definitions arcbest corporation. An extra fee charged by carriers for additional services rendered, which can include detention and fuel surcharges. An application that expedites the clearance of cargo for the subsequent release of containers. Back haul the return leg of a trip for a fleet vehicle carrying cargo or freight. Department of transportation in the interest of information exchange. Shipments that fill containers that may be ventilated, insulated, refrigerated, open top, liquidfill body, or equipped with other devices or racks. Consortium a group of combined transport operators who agree to rationalise sailing in a trade and carry each others cargo. Using comparison functions, we can list each document that uses specific terms and determine which documents use the same definitions of.
Freeze protection a service agreed upon prior to shipping. Specifies the terms under which the air carrier is agreeing to transport the goods and contains limitations of liability. Addendum additional terms at the end of a charter party. 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. Typically assessed based on the duration of a vessels stay and length overall loa.
A written notice of a change in the terms of a letter of credit. The following is a list of widely used terms which will help you with deciphering bills, articles, comments, and communications made by transportation professionals and the mainstream media in reference to everything transportation. Incoterms 2020 defines 11 rules, the same number as defined by incoterms 2010. An action wherein a shipperconsignee seeks authority to abandon all or parts of their cargo. Berth term shipped under a rate that does not include the cost of loading or unloading. Leiden university ma translation in theory and practice 20 2014. Common freight term glossary and explanations freightos. Glossary of shipping terms a2z mainfreight singapore. Definitions are extracted from each code and standard and compiled into a pdf. 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. Accessorial charges also called assessorials any additional services required outside of the standard shipping procedure require additional fees from the carrier called accessorials. Illustrated glossary of ship and boat terms oxford handbooks. Weve created a graphic that illustrates frequently used shipping and logistics terms to help you understand and manage the various aspects of your supply chain.
It represents ownership of the goods so its release to the intended recipient of the goods is often held until a final payment for the goods is complete. Glossary of shipping terms incoterms world options. Cfr terms of trade are generally used for sea or inland waterway transportation. Liner terms freight rates which include loadingunloading charges, generally with regular shipping lines. Nevertheless, buyers need to be aware of shipping terms and conditions before they conduct direct imports. An agreement by a steamship line to provide cargo space on a vessel at a specified time and for a specified price to accommodate an exporter or importer who then becomes liable for payment even though he is later unable to make the shipment. Glossary of port and shipping terms three lines shipping. The amendment becomes an integral part of the original letter of credit. This book is a glossary of shipping terms that have been carefully selected from the myriad of terms one can encounter in the shipping business. One rule of the 2010 version delivered at terminal. Geneva, april 24 working group ii of the intergovernmental panel on climate change ipcc, which assesses scientific literature relating to. Acquiescence when a bill of lading is accepted or signed by a shipper or shippers agent without protest, the shipper is said to acquiesce to the terms, giving a silent form of consent.
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. Many people think that shipping containers is as simple as moving an object from point a to b. The following is a list of some of the commonly used terms that will assist you when placing orders abroad. Normally it contains a brief description of the goods, documents required, a shipping date, and an expiration date after which payment will no longer be made. Behind the scenes in the shipping industry, which literally has changed global economies imagine the u. Bill of lading a document that establishes the terms of contract between a shipper and a transportation company. The words and acronyms selected for inclusion are those likely to be encountered. 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. Glossary of customs and trade terms b bl abbreviation for bill of lading.
Glossary of customs and trade terms the following customs and trade terms are intended as a guide to assist anyone who may not be familiar with the vast array of terms and acronyms that populate the world of customs and international trade and travel. A rate or tax on the freight based on the value of goods. Dictionary of shipping terms, third edition sullivan, eric. If you arent familiar with the transportation industry, acronyms and industry jargon might make it difficult to find the services you need. Supply chain and logistics terms and glossary updated february, 2010 please note. Within the shipping industry, most people know that this is most definitely not true. Common freight term glossary and explanations there are so many freight related terms that sometimes even the pros are left scratching their heads. An edi term referring to a transaction set ansi 856 where the supplier sends out a notification to interested parties that a shipment is now outbound in the supply chain. A alternate universe often shortened to au, alternate universe is a concept, typically in fanfictions where characters are imagined to be in different scenarios.
Commit these common shipping terms to memory, and your business partners not to mention customers will hardly be able to tell that youre a new arrival to the exciting world of online retail. Disclaimer this information is disseminated under the sponsorship of the u. A transportation document that acts as a contract between a shipper and receiver and. Glossary of shipping terms alliance shipping group. Cutoff time closing time the latest time a container may be delivered to a terminal for loading to a scheduled barge, vessel, train, or truck. It is a gradual increase by addition over a period of time and is a way of recognising that an expense or revenue and the related liability or asset can increase over time and not as signalled by an explicit cash transaction. The glossary of terms got is an nfpa staff managed project. 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. Glossary of vehicle logistics terminology neptune lines. A container constructed of wood and affixed to a pallet, which. The fedex shipping glossary provides the appropriate service.
A glossary of common freight shipping and cargo transportation terms, including lingo used in the 3pl brokerage and trucking industry. A point beyond the midpoint of a ships length, toward the stern relative to an object or point of reference abaft the fore hatch. Customs brokers with the computer capabilities and customs certification to transmit and exchange customs entries and other information, facilitating prompt release of imported cargo. Cut off date the last date for which goods can be accepted for a. Pertinent information such as bill of lading number. Glossary of shipping terms a shipment freight terms. Glossary international freight terms abi automated brokerage interface. The term applied by australian customs to the computer. The terms represent a set of international rules for the interpretation of the principal terms of delivery used in trade contracts. Sources drawn on in developing definitions for this glossary include. The information is disseminated under the sponsorship of the u.
A bill of adventure is a document signed by the master of the ship that carries goods at owners risk. Whether youre a student, professor, or practicing professional, this glossary is an excellent tool to. A transportation company that owns its own equipment, usually trucks or containers. This notification is list transmitted to a customer or consignor designating items shipped. The value of goods shipped or services rendered to a customer on whom. Sinking about and working with maritime language and. Advisory committee on trade policy and negotiations the actpn is a group membership of 45. An irrevocable letter of credit is one which obligates the issuing bank to pay the exporter when all terms and conditions of the letter of credit have been met. Supply chain and logistics terms and glossary updated.
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