A symbol placed on packages for identification purposes; generally a triangle,square, circle, etc. with letters and/or numbers and port of discharge.

(1) A stock of merchandise advanced to a dealer and located at his place of business, but with title remaining in the source of supply.(2) A shipment of goods to a consignee.

A person or firm performing a consolidation service for others. The consolidator takes advantage of lower full carload (FCL) rates, and savings are passed on to shippers.

The unit that runs continuously and matches air supply to demand, by loading and unloading the compressor.

A program whereby the U.S. government attempted to offset the higher shipbuilding cost in the U.S. by paying up to 50% of the difference between cost of U.S. and nonU.S. construction. The difference went to the U.S. shipyard. It is unfunded since 1982.

Equipped to assist during offshore construction and maintenance work.

A government official residing in a foreign country who represents the interests of her or his country and its nationals.

A formal statement describing goods to be shipped; filed with and approved by the consul of the country of destination prior to shipment.

A document, certified by a consular official, is required by some countries to describe a shipment. Used by Customs of the foreign country, to verify the value, quantity and nature of the cargo.

An official signature or seal affixed to certain documents by the consul of the country of destination.

The process of declaring the importation of foreign-made goods into the United States for use in the United States.

Arrangements with a steamship line to transport containerized cargo.

See CFS.

A load sufficient in size to fill a container either by cubic measurement or by weight.

Document showing contents and loading sequence of a container.

An agreement between parties that allows the efficient use and supply of containers. A common supply of containers available to the shipper as required.

An area designated for the stowage of cargoes in container; usually accessible by truck, railroad and marine transportation. Here containers are picked up, dropped off, maintained and housed.

A materials handling/storage facility used for completely unitized loads in containers and/or empty containers. Commonly referred to as CY.

Cargo that will fit into a container and result in an economical shipment.

Stowage of general or special cargoes in a container for transport in the various modes.