Equipment.

A document transferring a container from one carrier to another, or to/from a terminal.

A position based on estimations of a boat's position using estimated speed, currents, and the last known position/fix - of the boat.

A gas produced by many fruits and vegetables that accelerates the ripening and aging processes.

The escape of water molecules from a liquid to the gas phase at the surface of a body of water.2. The conversion of a liquid to a vapor (gas), usually by means of heat.

The chamber located on suction side of cap tube, in which freon is evaporated to cause cooling in a refrigeration system.

When the draft of a ship fore and aft are the same. Floating level (no list).

When used in pricing terms such as "Ex Factory" or "Ex Dock," it signifies that the price quoted applies only at the point of origin indicated.

Contraction for "Shipper's Export Declaration."

Notations made when the cargo is received at the carrier's terminal or loaded aboard a vessel. They show any irregularities in packaging or actual or suspected damage to the cargo. Exceptions are then noted on the bill of lading.

Cargo landed in excess of the quantity on manifest.

Abbreviation for Export-Import Bank of the United States. An independent U.S. Government Agency which facilitates exports of U.S. goods by providing loan guarantees and insurance for repayment of bank-provided export credit.

A term used to describe a chemical process in which heat is released. For example, combustion is an exothermic process because heat is released. A reaction or process that produces heat; a combustion reaction.

Turbines or engines in which gas expands, does work, and undergoes a drop in temperature.

Shipment of goods to a foreign country.

A government document declaring designated goods to be shipped out of the country. To be completed by the exporter and filed with the U.S. Government.

A government document which permits the "Licensee" to engage in the export of designated goods to certain destinations.

A rate published on traffic moving from an interior point to a port for transshipment to a foreign country.

A loop or hole which is spliced or tied on the end of a line

Direction from which the wind is blowing; an unsailable sector between close hauled headings.