Glossary

Cargo that is prohibited.

A legally binding agreement between two or more persons/organizations to carry out reciprocal obligations or value.

Any person not a common carrier who, under special and individual contracts or agreements, transports passengers or property for compensation.

Sophisticated, computer–controlled systems that manage the mixtures of gases within a container throughout an intermodal journey reducing decay.

Vertical frame components fitted at the corners of the container, integral to the corner fittings and connecting the roof and floor structures. Containers are lifted and secured in a stack using the castings…

A bank that, in its own country, handles the business of a foreign bank.

Cost of goods, marine insurance and all transportation (freight) charges are paid to the foreign point of delivery by the seller.

An additional duty imposed to offset export grants, bounties or subsidies paid to foreign suppliers in certain countries by the government of that country for the purpose of promoting export.

Transverse members fitted to the bottom side rails of a container, which support the floor.

An abbreviation for “Cubic.” A unit of volume measurement.