Freight, shipping and chartering glossary

Surcharge associated with picking up containers from the port of LA during peak hours (3 AM-6 PM)

Customs-related charge for documentation.

Port that cargo arrives to.

Port that cargo departs from.

A product document containing a list of items included in one package (box, container, bale, etc.), which is necessary if one package contains goods of different assortments.

Inspection of foreign ships in national ports in order to verify compliance of a ship with the requirements of international law.

A platform that allows consolidation of general cargo with the aim of accelerating and reducing the cost of their processing using mechanical means.

A legal document used in shipping to grant a customs broker the authority to process Customs clearance on your behalf.

Surcharge applied on shipment that require palletization.

Surcharge associated with pulling containers from a port/ramp terminal to store in trucker yard.

A machine that wraps a pallet's contents in stretch-wrap to ensure safe shipment.

Note in the transport document indicating that freight is prepaid in the port of loading.

Multipurpose containerships where one or more but not all compartments are fitted with permanent container cells. Remaining compartments are used for other types of cargo.

An invoice issued for partial deliveries of goods or when goods are accepted upon arrival at the buyer.

A division of the US federal government that regulates the import of specific products into the US.

A template or example document containing sample data that will be replaced with real values when these are available.

Market imposed surcharge during high volume seasons.

A written agreement between a seller and a buyer on the supply (purchase) of goods or services at an agreed price and at an agreed time.

Note in the transport document indicating that freight is prepaid in the port of loading.

Multipurpose containerships where one or more but not all compartments are fitted with permanent container cells. Remaining compartments are used for other types of cargo.

An invoice issued for partial deliveries of goods or when goods are accepted upon arrival at the buyer.

A division of the US federal government that regulates the import of specific products into the US.

A template or example document containing sample data that will be replaced with real values when these are available.

Market imposed surcharge during high volume seasons.

A written agreement between a seller and a buyer on the supply (purchase) of goods or services at an agreed price and at an agreed time.

Surcharge associated with picking up containers from the port of LA during peak hours (3 AM-6 PM)

Customs-related charge for documentation.

Port that cargo arrives to.

Port that cargo departs from.

A product document containing a list of items included in one package (box, container, bale, etc.), which is necessary if one package contains goods of different assortments.

Inspection of foreign ships in national ports in order to verify compliance of a ship with the requirements of international law.

A platform that allows consolidation of general cargo with the aim of accelerating and reducing the cost of their processing using mechanical means.

A legal document used in shipping to grant a customs broker the authority to process Customs clearance on your behalf.

Surcharge applied on shipment that require palletization.

Surcharge associated with pulling containers from a port/ramp terminal to store in trucker yard.

A machine that wraps a pallet's contents in stretch-wrap to ensure safe shipment.

A product document containing a list of items included in one package (box, container, bale, etc.), which is necessary if one package contains goods of different assortments.

Inspection of foreign ships in national ports in order to verify compliance of a ship with the requirements of international law.

A platform that allows consolidation of general cargo with the aim of accelerating and reducing the cost of their processing using mechanical means.

A legal document used in shipping to grant a customs broker the authority to process Customs clearance on your behalf.

Surcharge applied on shipment that require palletization.

Surcharge associated with pulling containers from a port/ramp terminal to store in trucker yard.

A machine that wraps a pallet's contents in stretch-wrap to ensure safe shipment.

Note in the transport document indicating that freight is prepaid in the port of loading.

Multipurpose containerships where one or more but not all compartments are fitted with permanent container cells. Remaining compartments are used for other types of cargo.

An invoice issued for partial deliveries of goods or when goods are accepted upon arrival at the buyer.

A division of the US federal government that regulates the import of specific products into the US.

A template or example document containing sample data that will be replaced with real values when these are available.

Market imposed surcharge during high volume seasons.

A written agreement between a seller and a buyer on the supply (purchase) of goods or services at an agreed price and at an agreed time.