An organization established by the members of an ocean conference acts as a self-policing force with broad authority to investigate tariff violations, including authority to scrutinize all documents kept by the carriers and their personnel. Violations are ...

(CTA)Oversees the operations of the US 'consolidated tape', which it developed, under a formal 'CTA Plan'.

National Electrical Manufacturers Association.

Electrical measurement. The output of one or several electric machines. Load also denotes the power carried by a particular circuit.

A cone-tipped metal rod designed to be driven downward into deposited snow or firn. The measured amount of force required to drive the rod a given distance is an indication of the physical properties of the snow or firn.

Small marlinespike.

(1) To stop moving. (2) Usually air travels smoothly along both sides of a sail, but if the sail is not properly trimmed, the air can leave one of the sides of the sail and begin to stall. Stalled sails are not operating efficiently.

A rope network.

A formal notice to the writer of an option from a clearing house that an option has been exercised.

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".

A contract term meaning both parties agree to provide something for the other.

(CPI) An index which tracks the prices of a variety of goods purchased by an average consumer. The goods.

A lift truck fitted with lifting attachments operating to one side for handling containers.

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

A measurement. Parts per million

A legally binding agreement between two or more persons/organizations to carry out reciprocal obligations or value.

A connection or link between power systems that enables them to draw on each other's reserve capacity in time of need.

A card, issued by a bank (or a building society in the UK), which guarantees the payment of a cheque.

White-lead and tallow used on standing rigging.

See CFS.