Transportation

Transportation

Any mode or method of locomotion that serves to move people, goods or services from one location to another.

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shipper’s export declaration

Transportation; Shipping

A joint Bureau of the Census’ International Trade Administration form used for compiling U.S. exports. It is completed by a shipper and shows the value, weight, destination, etc., ...

shipper’s instructions

Transportation; Shipping

Shipper’s communication(s) to its agent and/or directly to the international water–carrier. Instructions may be varied, e.g., specific details/clauses to be printed on the B/L, ...

shipper’s letter of instructions for issuing an air waybill

Transportation; Shipping

The document required by the carrier or freight forwarders to obtain (besides the data needed) authorization to issue and sign the air waybill in the name of the shipper.

shipper’s load & count (SL&C)

Transportation; Shipping

Shipments loaded and sealed by shippers and not checked or verified by the carriers.

Shipping Act of 1916

Transportation; Shipping

The act of the U.S. Congress (1916) that created the U.S. Shipping Board to develop water transportation, operate the merchant ships owned by the government, and regulate the ...