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U.S. Department of Transportation
Industry: Government
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See CFS.
Industry:Transportation
A unit equal to 5,280 feeton land.A nautical mile is 6076.115.
Industry:Transportation
A notice sent to a local or foreign buyer advising that shipment has gone forward and containing details of packing, routing, etc. A copy of the invoice is often enclosed and, if desired, a copy of the bill of lading.
Industry:Transportation
An Incoterm of sale meaning the seller delivers to the buyer at seller’s named premises.
Industry:Transportation
A right claim against the guarantors of a loan or draft or bill of exchange.
Industry:Transportation
Document showing contents and loading sequence, point of origin, and point of destination for a container. Vessels are required by law to carry such a document for each container carried.
Industry:Transportation
An intermodal system for transporting containers by ocean and then by rail or motor to a port previously served as an all–water move (e.g., Hong Kong to New York over Seattle).
Industry:Transportation
A bank operating in the seller’s country that handles letters of credit on behalf of a foreign bank.
Industry:Transportation
A factor is an agent who will, at a discount (usually five to 8% of the gross), buy receivables.
Industry:Transportation
A label required on shipments of flammable articles.
Industry:Transportation