| is also known as the "Waybill" on rail or the "Pro Forma B/L" in trucking. It's used to document the transportation of the goods between the port and the point of origin or destination. It should contain information, such as marks, numbers, steamship line, etc., to match with a dock receipt. |
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| A carrier can take an independent action within a conference resulting in a unique rate for that carrier, ability to file a rate independently of other carrier's action. |
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| Immediate Container Transfer Facility. |
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| The transportation of a shipment to an inland point for Customs clearance rather than filing an entry to clear the goods at the port of arrival.
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| Assures the consignee that insurance is provided to cover loss or damage to the cargo while in transit.
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| Transfer of a container from one party to another. |
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| Contract between carrier and trucker that legally permits interchange of equipment. |
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| Inland carriage by another mode of transportation after port discharge, cargo moving to/from an inland point.
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| The bank that has issued or opened a letter of credit. Also called an Opening Bank.
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| The combining of two forms of transportation, usually refers to ocean/rail, rail/truck/ocean, air/truck/rail/ocean movements, Intermodal movements include mini-landbridge (MLB) and microbridge.
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