Ocean shipping

Ocean shipping

Relating to the transportation of goods across an ocean or sea.

Industry: Maritime; Transportation

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deadweight cargo

Transportation; Ocean shipping

A long ton of cargo that can be stowed in less than 40 cubic feet.

The number of tons of 2,240 pounds that a vessel can transport of cargo, stores and bunker fuel. It is the difference between the number of tons of water a vessel displaces “light” and the number of ...

doing business as (DBA)

Transportation; Ocean shipping

A legal term for conducting business under a registered name.

destination delivery charge (DDC)

Transportation; Ocean shipping

A charge, based on container size, that is applied in many tariffs to cargo. This charge is considered accessorial and is added to the base ocean freight. This charge covers crane lifts off the ...

cut–off time

Transportation; Ocean shipping

The latest time cargo may be delivered to a terminal for loading to a scheduled train or ship.

customs of the port (COP)

Transportation; Ocean shipping

A phrase often included in charter parties and freight contracts referring to local rules and practices which may impact upon the costs borne by the various parties.

customs invoice

Transportation; Ocean shipping

A form requiring all data in a commercial invoice along with a certificate of value and/or a certificate of origin. Required in a few countries (usually former British territories) and usually serves ...