Authentication of B/L and when B/L becomes effective.

The kelvin unit of thermodynamic temperature, is the fraction 1/273,16 of the thermodynamic temperature of the triple point of water. The triple point of water is the equilibrium temperature (o,01

To veer or haul on a rope, slightly, so that a part subject to nip or chafe is moved away and a fresh part takes its place.

The control ring in a valve which surrounds the seat, used to control pre open and blow down.

Devices with passages for directing flow into alternate paths.

Cargo Not Otherwise Specified. Usually the rate entry in a tariff that can apply to commodities not covered under a specific item or subitem in the applicable tariff.

A revolving letter of credit that prohibits the amount not used during the specific period from being available afterwards.

Small passages

A device that limits fluid (liquid and gaseous) pressures by discharging some of the pressurized liquid or gas.

(1) To warp is to move a vessel by lines - move a boat by hauling on lines attached to docks or anchors. (2) The longitudinal threads in canvas and other textiles. (3) Hawser used when warping. (4) The line by which a boat rides to a sea anchor. (5) Moori ...

The charge for moving a container through a container yard off or onto a ship.

Distance at sea is measured in nautical miles, which are about 6067 feet, 1.15 statute miles or 1852 meters. Nautical miles have the unique property that a minute of latitude is equal to one nautical mile. Measurement of speed is done in knots where one k ...

A rate applicable to a carload of goods.

A compressor belonging to the group of dynamic compressors. Characterized by radial flow. (Centrifugal)

A document which requires proper signatures for consummating carriage of contract. Must be marked as "original" by the issuing carrier.

Ports in order of calling

100 fathoms or 600 feet (6 feet to a fathom).

States that the volume of a mixture of gases is equal to the sum of the partial volumes which the constituent gases would occupy if each existed alone at the total pressure of the mixture.

(Delivered Duty Unpaid) (...Named Port of Destination):A Term of Sale where the seller fulfills his obligation to deliver when the goods have been made available at the named place in the country of importation. The seller has to bear the costs and risks ...

Time based on Greenwich Mean Time.