Single tariff item, established to move multiple commodities needed for a specified project, usually construction.

A change made either in the route of a shipment in transit (see Reconsignment) or of the entire ship.

The elements and compounds that result from the combustion of a fuel.

The refusal to pay or accept a Bill of Exchange.

The difference between the discharge pressure and the intake pressure.

An invoice provided by a supplier prior to the shipment of merchandise, informing the buyer of the kinds and quantities of goods to be sent, their value, and specifications (weight, size, etc.).

Movement of crest of a progressive wave. Can also refer to radio waves.

The amount by which a company's yearly dividends grow compared with the previous.

To collide with a vessel head on.

The operation of swinging round, by means of braces, the yards of a square rigged ship to set the sails more efficiently to the wind.

Hinged covers for freeing ports.

A B/L wherein the paying customer has contracted with the carrier that shipper or consignee information is not given.

This is where a seller sends documents relating to a shipment through his or her bank to the buyer's bank asking that they are released when a payment is made (CAD or D/P) or a bill of exchange is accepted (D/A).

An arrangement in which two parties exchange a series of cashflows in one currency for a series.

Cabin; sleeping compartment.

A filter element whose medium consists of a series of uniform folds and has the geometric form of a cylinder, cone, disc, plate ... Synonymous with "convoluted" and "corrugated".

Towards, near, or at the bow; Prefix denoting at, near, or toward the bow.

Engineering science pertaining to gaseous pressure and flow.

A receipt for goods issued by a carrier with an indication that the goods were damaged when received. Compare Clean Bill of Lading.

A group of solar collectors or solar modules connected together.