That amount of time that a carrier's equipment may be used without incurring additional charges. (See Storage, Demurrage or Per Diem.)

A port designated by the government of a country for duty-free entry of any non-prohibited goods. Merchandise may be stored, displayed, used for manufacturing, etc., within the zone and re-exported without duties.

The distance from the surface of the water to the main deck or gunwale.

Cargo ship of 14.800 tonnes deadweight.

The permanent ownership of land or buildings which can be legally passed on to heirs and the most.

An opening in the bulwark or rail for discharging large quantities of water, when thrown by the sea upon the ship's deck. Some ships have "swing gates" which allow water to drain off but which automatically close from the pressure of sea water.

A port in the bulwark for the purpose of freeing the deck of water.

Lowest altitude in the atmosphere over a given location at which the air temperature is 0

Particle on which the freezing of water occurs.

Temperarure at which a liquid solidifies under any given set of conditions. It may or may not be the same as the melting point or the more rigidly defined true freezing point or (for water) ice point.

Amount paid to a shipowner for the carriage of cargo.

Goods transported in a ship, or the money paid for such goods.

Money payable on delivery of cargo in a mercantile condition.

A document issued by the carrier based on the bill of lading and other information; used to account for a shipment operationally, statistically, and financially. An Invoice.

Freight payable at destination.

Arranges shipments for customers usually break bulk. Does not actually carry the cargo or conduct business for the ship.

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

The charge made for the transportation of freight.

A ship designed to carry all types of general cargo, or "dry cargo."

A registered trademark for a cholorflourocarbon (CFC) gas that is highly stable and that has been historically used as a refrigerant.