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Heat exchangers for removing the heat of compression between stages of a compressor.

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

Freight moving from origin to destination over the Freight lines of two or more transportation carriers.

A point located en route between two other points.

Used to denote movements of cargo containers interchangeably between transport modes, i.e., motor, water, and air carriers, and where the equipment is compatible within the multiple systems.

Energy which a substance possesses because of the motion and configuration of its atoms, molecules, and subatomic particles.

A set of radio, sound, and visual signals designed to aid in communications between vessels without language problems. It can be used with Morse Code, with signal pennants, and by spoken code letters.

The line of longitude 180 degrees opposite Greenwich, England, located in the Pacific that marks the date change

Navigation rules governing waters outside designated demarcation zones

A system of rivers and canals along the Atlantic and Gulf Coasts of the United States allowing boats to travel along them without having to go offshore.

Electrical power converter; converts square-wave DC current to sine-wave AC current

An itemized list of goods shipped to a buyer, stating quantities, prices, shipping charges, etc.

A complete listing of all cargo entering the country of discharge. Required at all world ports and is the primary source of cargo control, against which duty is assessed by the receiving country.

IPI

Abbreviation for "Inland Point Intermodal." Refers to inland points (non-ports) that can be served by carriers on a through bill of lading.

Old sailor's term for a flat calm with no wind.

An untidy loose end of a rope (or rags).

Loose ends of line left hanging over a ship's side.

Auxiliary engine

is one in which a portion of the original system energy is dissipated and cannot be returned to the system through its own operation. The system and/or surroundings cannot be returned to their original state.