Glossary

The latest time cargo may be delivered to a terminal for loading to a scheduled train or ship.

Hundred weight (United States, 100 pounds; U.K.,112)

Abbreviation for:– Container Yard.– The designation for full container receipt/delivery.

Abbreviation for “Doing Business As.” A legal term for conducting business under a registered name.

U.S. Department of Transportation. The executive branch department that coordinates and oversees transportation functions in the United States.

Abbreviation for “Dangerous and Hazardous” cargo.

Abbreviation for “Destination Delivery Charge.” A charge, based on container size, that is applied in many tariffs to cargo. This charge is considered accessorial and is added to the base ocean freight. This…

One leg of a move without a paying cargo load. Usually refers to repositioning an empty piece of equipment

A long ton of cargo that can be stowed in less than 40 cubic feet.

The number of tons of 2,240 pounds that a vessel can transport of cargo, stores and bunker fuel. It is the difference between the number of tons of water a vessel displaces “light”…