In wooden ship construction, these were cylindrical pins of oak which were used to secure the planks to her timbers. Pronounced "trennels".

The process of assimilating many small shipments into one large shipment at a central point so that economies of scale may be achieved; to commence discharge of cargo.

A stated amount over a fixed rate to one point to make a rate to another point.

A type of journal bearing in centrifugal air compressors.

Wooden swells on each side of the after end of a boom, having sheaves through which to lead the leech reefing pendants.

A contract for transportation between a shipper and a carrier. It also evidences receipt of the cargo by the carrier. A bill of lading shows ownership of the cargo and, if made negotiable, can be bought, sold or traded while the goods are in-transit.

A formula of the specific factors or elements that control the making of a rate. A rate can be based on any number of factors (i.e., weight, measure, equipment type, package, box, etc.).

On older sailing ships, a heavy piece of curved timber projecting from the bow for the purpose of holding anchors in position for letting go or for securing them after weighing.

The maximum rate at which an engine can do work as measured by the resistance of an applied brake. Expressed in horsepower.

Running a compressed air system at a higher than needed pressure.

Illegal passenger who hides himself on board a ship in order to gain free passage or to escape from a country.

An old salt I know uses this term in reference to a "tangled mess of lines".

A piece of rope placed so as to confine a spar or another rope. A handle made of rope, in the form of a circle, (as the handle of a chest.) is called a becket.

Anchor is off the sea bottom when being heaved in .

First attempt at best offer that can be matched

Entire weight of goods, packaging and freight car or container, ready for shipment. Generally, 80,000 pounds maximum container, cargo and tractor for highway transport.

The difference in depth between high and low tide.

Air pressure

In water transportation, the time it takes between the arrival of a vessel and its departure.

A person or firm who transacts all business in a port on behalf of shipowners or charterers. Also called shipping agent; agent.