Glossary

Freight on which transportation charges are calculated on the basis of volume measurement.

40 cubic feet.

A container fitted with a means of forced air ventilation.

It is a National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) initiative, started in 2003. It teams up with other countries to enhance their ability to screen cargo at major international seaports. The Initiative provides radiation…

An in–house bill of lading. A duplicate copy.

See Multiple Container load Shipment.

39.37 inches (approximately).

2,204.6 pounds or 1,000 kilograms.

A cargo movement in which the water carrier provides a through service between an inland point and the port of load/discharge. The carrier is responsible for cargo and costs from origin on to…

A unit equal to 5,280 feet on land. A nautical mile is 6076.115.