The lowest charge that can be assessed to transport a shipment.

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 as a seller's commercial invoice.

Air at a temperature of 68

Effective June 18, 1984, describes the law covering water transportation in the U.S. foreign trade.

To lift or raise, such as a sail or a flag.

A verb with a variety of meanings. To round in is to haul in quickly; to round up is to bring a sailing vessel head into the wind; to round down a tackle is to overhaul it; to round a mark is to pass a racing mark.

A load sufficient in size to fill a container either by cubic measurement or by weight.

A type of window glazing films used to block the infrared (heat) portion of the solar spectrum but admit a higher portion of visible light.

A product such as an automobile or appliance whose life expectancy is at least three.

Small horizontal spars extending athwartships from one or more places along the mast. The shrouds cross the end of these "spreaders", enabling the shrouds to better support the mast.

The upward curvature of the keel towards the bow and stern.

Stowing cargo destined for a specific location close together to avoid unnecessary cargo movement.

To schedule and control the generation and delivery of electric power.

Energy loads that can be shut off or disconnected at the supplier's discretion or as determined by a contractual agreement between the supplier and the customer.

These are special foreign currency denominated bank cheques which customers can buy at any branch and send to their clients to pay off debts.

First voyage of a ship.

A reference book named after the original author, Nathaniel Bowditch. Updated versions contain tables and other information useful for navigation.

To develop a hole or break in the hull through which seawater could enter. Term originated from a sprung plank.

Customer designated as party paying for services.

A certified document showing the origin of goods; used in international commerce.