A train of a specified number of railcars, perhaps 100, which remain as a unit for a designated destination or until a change in routing is made.

An in-house bill of lading. A duplicate copy.

The drying of compressed gases other than air. Equipment size, choice of materials and other specifications may be decidedly different for drying gases other than air because of the specific properties of the gases. Properties include specific gravity, sp ...

A person inexperienced with or uncomfortable around boats.

The sudden heave of the ship.

To attach a line to something so that it will not move.

Abbreviation for "Not Otherwise Indexed By Name."

A unit of 1,000 bars of pressure.

Succession of long and unbroken waves that are not due to meteorological conditions in the vicinity. Generally due to wind or storms at a distance from the position.

An opening in a ship's side, provided with a glazed lid or cover for the admission of light.

A device to record temperature in a container while cargo is en route.

A flat tray, generally made of wood but occasionally of steel, on which goods particularly those in boxes, cartons or bags, can be stacked. Its purpose is to facilitate the movement of such goods, mainly by the use of forklift trucks.

An additional keel secured outside the main keel, usually as protection in the event of grounding.

A publication setting forth the charges, rates and rules of transportation companies.

A document, issued by a bank per instructions by a buyer of goods, authorizing the seller to draw a specified sum of money under specified terms, usually the receipt by the bank of certain documents within a given time. Some of the specific descriptions a ...

Half of a sphere. On the globe hemispheres are used to describe the halves of the earth north or south of the equator.

To assemble passengers and/or crew.

Measuring point for compressor acceptance test. Pressure at the point of use.

Fine separated particles floating in the air and clouding it. A substance in the gaseous state.

A phrase with a nautical derivation, meaning a man under the influence of drink or unsteadiness through drink.