Glossary

The manner in which a shipment moves; i.e., the carriers handling it and the points at which the carriers interchange.

Complementary equipment for terminal and over–the–road handling containers.

Abbreviation for “Released Value Not Exceeding.” Usually used to limit the value of goods transported. The limitation refers to carrier liability when paying a claim for lost or damaged goods.

Abbreviation for:– Sight draft.– Sea damage.

Is the Security and Accountability For Every Port Act of 2006 which is an Act of Congress in the United States that covers port security.

An embargo imposed by a Government against another country.

See Owner Code.

The Statistical Classification of Domestic and Foreign Commodities Exported from the United States.

Document indicating the goods were loaded onboard when a document of title (b/L) is not needed. Typically used when a company is shipping goods to itself.

Ocean vessels constructed with heavy–duty submersible hydraulic lift or elevator system at the stern of the vessel. The Sea–Bee system facilitates forward transfer and positioning of barges. Sea–Bee barges are larger than LASH…