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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appraisement

Transportation; Shipping

Determination of the dutiable value of imported merchandise by a Customs official who follows procedures outlined in their country’s tariff, such as the U.S. Tariff Act of 1930.

four-way pallet

Transportation; Shipping

A pallet designed so that the forks of a fork lift truck can be inserted from all four sides. See Fork lift.

secure freight initiative (SFI)

Transportation; Shipping

It is a key provision of the SAFE Port Act of 2006 and is part of the International Container Security scanning project. It builds on its current partnership between the Container ...

consignee

Transportation; Shipping

A person or company to whom commodities are shipped.

maritime domain awareness (MDA)

Transportation; Shipping

It is the effective understanding of anything associated with the global maritime domain that could impact the security, safety, economy, or environment of the United States.