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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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ramp-to-ramp
Transportation; Shipping
A movement of equipment from an origin rail ramp to a destination rail ramp only.
consular visa
Transportation; Shipping
An official signature or seal affixed to certain documents by the consul of the country of destination.
advance
Transportation; Shipping
To move cargo up line to a vessel leaving sooner than the one booked.See also Roll.
rate basis
Transportation; Shipping
A formula of the specific factors or elements that control the making of a rate. A rate can be based on any number of factors (i.e., weight, measure, equipment type, package, box, ...
consumption entry (CE)
Transportation; Shipping
The process of declaring the importation of foreign–made goods for use in the United States.
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