Glossary

Arrangements with a steamship line to transport containerized cargo.

See CFS.

A load sufficient in size to fill a container either by cubic measurement or by weight.

Document showing contents and loading sequence, point of origin, and point of destination for a container. Vessels are required by law to carry such a document for each container carried.

An agreement between parties that allows the efficient use and supply of containers. A common supply of containers available to the shipper as required.

A U.S. cargo security program whereby containerized cargoes destined for the United States may be inspected on a selective basis at many foreign ports before loading on a vessel. As of October 2007,…

An area designated for the stowage of cargoes in container; usually accessible by truck, railroad and marine transportation. Here containers are picked up, dropped off, maintained and housed.

A materials–handling/storage facility used for completely unitized loads in containers and/or empty containers. Commonly referred to as CY.

Cargo that will fit into a container and result in an economical shipment.

Stowage of general or special cargoes in a container for transport in the various modes.