| A charge assessed by the carrier for handling positioning of a full container within the container yard.
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| These instructions provide specific information to the inland carrier about the merchandise to the particular pier or steamship line. This term is not to be confused with "Delivery Order" which is used for import cargo. |
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| Issued by the consignee or his customs broker to the ocean carrier as authority to release the cargo to the inland carrier. Includes all data necessary for the pier delivery clerk to determine that the cargo can be released to the domestic carrier. |
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| A penalty charge against shippers or receivers for delaying carriers equipment beyond allowed time.
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| The process of unloading cargo from a container. Also referred to as un-stuffing, unloading, or stripping.
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| A change made in the route of a shipment. |
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| Receipt given for a shipment received or delivered at a pier or dock. When delivery of an overseas shipment is completed, the dock receipt is surrendered to the carrier and a bill of lading is issued. |
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| Shippers use the container to carry goods directly from his premises to his customer's location. Shipper is responsible for proper stowage and security of cargo within container. |
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| Department of Transportation. |
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| Rail car train capable of carrying two forty-foot equivalent containers, one on top of each other.
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| Tax imposed by U.S. Customs on imported merchandise. There are three basic types: (1) ad valorem - based on the entered value, (2) specific - an amount per unit of quantity, (3) compound - combination of ad valorem and specific rates. |
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| Deadweight capacity of vessel to carry cargo. |
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