- Industry: Government
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The amount of money an ocean carrier pays to the railroad for overland carriage.
Industry:Transportation
A program whereby the U.S. government attempted to offset the higher shipbuilding cost in the U.S. by paying up to 50% of the difference between cost of U.S. and non–U.S. construction. The difference went to the U.S. shipyard. It is unfunded since 1982.
Industry:Transportation
The basis for assessing freight charges. Also known as “worm.” The rate charged under W/M will be whichever produces the highest revenue between the weight of the shipment and the measure of the shipment. The comparison is based on the number of metric tons the cargo weights compared to the number of cubic meters of space the cargo measures. The prior English method was one long ton compared to forty cubic feet.
Industry:Transportation
A document transferring a container from onecarrier to another, or to/from a terminal.
Industry:Transportation
The time that the container was discharged (grounded) from the train.
Industry:Transportation
A government official residing in a foreign country who represents the interests of her or his country and its nationals.
Industry:Transportation
A container fitted with a means of forced air ventilation.
Industry:Transportation
A gas produced by many fruits and vegetables that accelerates the ripening and aging processes.
Industry:Transportation
