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arbitrary

Transportation; Ocean shipping

A stated amount over a fixed rate to one point to make a rate to another point.

demurrage

Transportation; Ocean shipping

In international transportation, a charge for the failure to remove cargo from a terminal within the allowed free time. Also, a charge for failure to load or unload a ship within ...

density

Transportation; Ocean shipping

The weight of cargo per cubic foot or other unit.

deconsolidation point

Transportation; Ocean shipping

Place where loose or other non–containerized cargo is ungrouped for delivery.

deficit weight

Transportation; Ocean shipping

The weight by which a shipment is less than the minimum weight.

delivery instructions

Transportation; Ocean shipping

Specific delivery instructions for the freight forwarder or carrier stating exactly to whom, where and when goods are to be delivered.

deadhead

Transportation; Ocean shipping

One leg of a move without a paying cargo load. Usually refers to repositioning an empty piece of equipment.

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