Abbreviation for "Gross Vehicle Weight." The combined total weight of a vehicle and its container, inclusive of prime mover.

TRADES Foreign-to-foreign trade carried by ships from a nation other than the two trading nations.

The lower yard on a mizzen mast of a square-rigged ship.

Various statements that the U.S. government requires to be displayed on export shipments. The statements specify the authorized destinations.

The total value of all a company's separate operations if sold separately.

A method of calculating the net asset value of a company, for example an investment trust, after.

The total income of a person before deductions. This for example could be a person's salary plus.

A life policy in which there is a minimum sum payable on the death of the life.

A unit linked single premium whole life assurance policy. Part of the premium gives life cover.

A frequently used room or area that is maintained at a more comfortable level than the rest of the house; also known as a "warm room."

A type of lamp that produces light from sodium gas contained in a bulb operating at a partial pressure of 0.13 to 1.3 Pascal. The yellow light and large size make them applicable to lighting streets and parking lots.

A mortgage whereby the borrower makes a half monthly payment every two weeks instead of the usual 12.

A website which provides information on a variety of collective investment funds from several.

Abbreviation for "Consumption Entry." The process of declaring the importation of foreignmade goods for use in the United States.

A small receiver fitted on the inlet or discharge of a reciprocating compressor. The device is designed to remove the resonance from the compressor thereby reducing noise.

Part of a ship/s side projecting upwards along the line of the weather deck or uppermost deck.

See transgranular.

A flying bridge on top of a pilothouse or chart house.

A person whose business is to act as an agent on behalf of the shipper. A freight forwarder frequently makes the booking reservation.

The Chancellor of the Exchequer's least favourite part of the economy - also known as the cash.