The removal of heat from the air or gas between stages.

An indemnity issued to the carrier by a bank; protects the carrier against any possible losses or damages arising from release of the merchandise to the receiving party. This instrument is usually issued when the bill of lading is lost or is not available ...

Nautical slang for the engineroom crew. Included the chief engineer, who ran the engine and supervised; oilers and wipers, who lubricated and maintained the engine; and firemen and coal-passers, who fed the steam boilers.

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

Trailer on which shipping containers are carried when moved by road.

Sums paid by agent on behalf of owner at a port and recovered by disbursements account.

The shape or design of a sail.

Abrasion, wear or damage to a line caused by rubbing against another object

A mobile container-handling crane used to load/unload containers to/from railcars.

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.).

Effective June 18, 1984, describes the law covering water transportation in the U.S. foreign trade.

Making a ship just as it is about to sail.

A phrase often included in charter parties and freight contracts referring to local rules and practices which may impact upon the costs borne by the various parties.

First voyage of a ship.

Flat steel stock of various thicknesses used in the construction of a ship to form the sides and decks.

Turning out all hands on board ship in the morning, or calling the watch for duty on deck.

Rotative speeds at which rotating machinery-axial or screw lobe-pass through unbalanced operation.

See Brokerage.

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

To reverse or change directions, to turn around