ABANDONMENT
The act of refusing delivery of a shipment so badly damaged in transit that it is worthless; OR damage to a vessel that is so severe that it is considered a constructive total loss.
The act of refusing delivery of a shipment so badly damaged in transit that it is worthless; OR damage to a vessel that is so severe that it is considered a constructive total loss.
The gradual reduction of import duties over time.
A Letter of Credit which, in addition to other required documents, requires presentation of a term draft drawn on the bank nominated as the accepting bank under the Letter of Credit.
Goods that are affixed to and become part of other goods; or, countries that are accepted as members of an international agreement.
Charges that are applied to the base tariff rate or base contract rate, e.g., bunkers, container, currency, destination/delivery.
Services performed by a shipping line or airline in addition to the normal transportation service.
To move cargo up-line to a vessel leaving sooner than the one booked.
The shipment of certain classes of commodities that require arrangements in advance with carriers.
The hiring or chartering of all or part of a vessel for the transport of goods.
Refers to a shipment of cargo which, is currently on board a vessel between ports.
A tariff published by an agent on behalf of several carriers.
A person authorized to transact business for and in the name of another person or company. Types of agent are (1) brokers, (2) commission merchants, (3) resident buyers, (4) sales agents, 5) manufacturer's representatives
A bank acting on behalf of a foreign bank.
Numerous shipments from different shippers to one consignee that are consolidated and treated as a single consignment.
An AWB is a bill of lading which covers both domestic and international flights transporting goods to a specified destination.
Any aircraft that is used for the sole purpose of transporting cargo.
A type of marine insurance, is the broadest kind of standard coverage, but excludes damage caused by war, strikes, and riots.