Economy

Economy

Pertaining to the system or range of economic activity in a country, region, or community.

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Alongside

Economy; International trade

The side of a ship. Goods to be delivered "alongside" are to be placed on the dock or barge within reach of the transport ship's tackle so that they can be loaded aboard the ship.

Air waybill -

Economy; International trade

A bill of lading that covers both domestic and international flights transporting goods to a specified destination. This is a non-negotiable instrument of air transport that ...

Agent

Economy; International trade

See Foreign sales agent.

Advisory capacity

Economy; International trade

A term indicating that a shipper's agent or representative is not empowered to make definitive decisions or adjustments without approval of the group or individual represented. ...

Advising bank

Economy; International trade

A bank, operating in the exporter's country, that handles letters of credit for a foreign bank by notifying the export firm that the credit has been opened in its favor. The ...