Vertical frame components fitted at the corners of the container, integral to the corner fittings and connecting the roof and floor structures. Containers are lifted and secured in a stack using the castings at the ends.

When U.S. Customs orders shipments without entries to be kept in their custody in a bonded warehouse.

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 ...

Waterproof clothing.

A flexible strip used for fairing lines.

A desiccant most commonly used in heat regenerative type dryers.

To go onboard, to go into a ship, or to gain access to a vessel.

The theoretical speed that a boat can travel without planing, based on the shape of its hull This speed is 1.34 times the length of a boat at its waterline. Also known as hull speed.

Synonymous for all practical purposes with "Intermodal."

A standard numeric code developed by the United Nations to classify commodities used in international trade, based on a hierarchy.

Code of Practice for the Safe Loading and Unloading of Bulk Carriers

Short lengths of line attached to the sail used to tie the extra sail out of the way when reefing.

Without sufficient crew.

A boat with one hull.

The tendency of a boat to move sideways in the water instead of along its heading due to the motion of currents or currents.

A receipt for goods issued by a carrier with an indication that the goods were damaged when received. Compare Clean Bill of Lading.

A draft payable upon presentation to the drawee.

Timber placed across the floor of the cargo hold to protect it from damage.

Distinguishing flag of a merchant marine company flown from the mainmast of merchant ships.

The piston only compresses air with its stroke in one direction.