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Transportation

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

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foreign trade zone

Transportation; Shipping

A free port in a country divorced from Customs authority but under government control. Merchandise, except that which is prohibited, may be stored in the zone without being ...

sea waybill

Transportation; Shipping

Document indicating the goods were loaded onboard when a document of title (b/L) is not needed.Typically used when a company is shipping goods to itself.

cross member

Transportation; Shipping

Transverse members fitted to the bottom side rails of a container, which support the floor.

ocean bill of lading (ocean b/l)

Transportation; Shipping

A contract for transportation between a shipper and a carrier. It also evidences receipt of the cargo by the carrier. A bill of lading shows ownership of the cargo and, if made ...

any quantity (A.Q.)

Transportation; Shipping

Usually refers to a rating that applies to an article regardless of size or quantity.

fork lift

Transportation; Shipping

A machine used to pick up and move goods loaded on pallets or skids.

seawaymax vessel

Transportation; Shipping

The largest vessel that can transit the locks of the St. Lawrence Seaway. Length is 226 meters (740 feet); Beam is 24 meters (78 feet); Draft is 7.92 meters (26 feet).